Scenes from The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari gajō) by Tosa Mitsunori. An ink-and-wash painting on aged paper depicting noblewomen in a traditional Japanese architectural setting, partially obscured by stylized golden-toned clouds.

Scenes from The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari gajō)

Tosa Mitsunori

1650 · Medium Not Listed

A delicate 17th-century Japanese narrative scene featuring courtly figures within an elegant architectural landscape.

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Where it works

A balanced piece with a quiet mood in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Study · Library · Living Room
Placement
Flexible across centered walls, shelves, and gallery groupings
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Reads clearest against mid or deeper wall tones
Color notes
Warm beige, Soft sage

About the piece

This exquisite work by Tosa Mitsunori illustrates a scene from the classic Japanese literary epic, The Tale of Genji. Executed in the traditional Tosa school style, it utilizes the 'blown-off roof' perspective to reveal the intimate interior lives of the Heian-period court, accented by fine line work and atmospheric gold clouds.