A Disguised Scene from The Tale of Genji (Fūryū Yatsushi Genji), Chapter 33, “Wisteria Leaves (Fuji no uraba)”
This triptych presents one of the happiest scenes from The Tale of Genji: a gorgeous operatic pageant of beautiful ladies. Here, Yūgiri, the Shining Prince’s son, has won the love of Kumoinokari, daughter of Tō-no-Chūjū, at a wisteria party.
Artwork Details
- Title: A Disguised Scene from The Tale of Genji (Fūryū Yatsushi Genji), Chapter 33, “Wisteria Leaves (Fuji no uraba)”
- Artist: Chōbunsai Eishi (Japanese, 1756–1829)
- Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
- Date: ca. 1794
- Culture: Japan
- Medium: Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Dimensions: A. (left): 14 5/8 x 9 7/8 in. (37.1 x 25.1 cm)
B. (center): 14 5/8 x 10 in. (37.1 x 25.4 cm)
C. (right): 14 5/8 x 10 in. (37.1 x 25.4 cm) - Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Henry L. Phillips Collection, Bequest of Henry L. Phillips, 1939
- Object Number: JP2818a–c
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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