Catalog record · 目録番号 102906

The Tale of Genji - Hotaru

Artist / 作者: Maeda Masao前田政雄
Date / 年代: 1950-1959
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Showa / artelino
Digital image / 画像: 1418 × 1000 px
Published by / 公開者: 星野アカリ

Catalog note / 解説

"Genji Monogatari" (The Tale of Genji). Chapter 25, "Hotaru" (The Fireflies). Prince Genji wanted to be the go-between for his younger brother who was in love with Lady Tamakazura. Genji released large numbers of fireflies so that his brother could see the lady.

Image record / 画像情報

Artelino · Ca. 1950s. · artelino

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