Catalog record · 目録番号 118448

Writer Murasaki Shikibu

Artist / 作者: Kanō Tan'yū狩野探幽
Date / 年代: 1910
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Meiji / artelino
Digital image / 画像: 353 × 800 px
Published by / 公開者: 星野アカリ

Catalog note / 解説

Renowned writer, Murasaki Shikibu, in the Heian Court. She wrote "The Tale of Genji" which was the first novel in the world. The court intrigues and flamboyant relationships of Prince Genji have inspired thousands of different artists. This woodblock version was created from a painting by Nihon-ga master, KANO Tanyu.

Image record / 画像情報

Artelino · This woodblock version was made in 1910s. · artelino

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