Tale of Genji: Ch. 8, Hana no En
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Masao Ebina,
Japanese,
(active 1913–1980)
Tale of Genji: Ch. 8, Hana no En, 1955
Ink and colors on paper
8 7/8 x 12 3/8 in. (22.6 x 31.5 cm)
Tale of Genji: Ch. 8, Hana no En, 1955
Ink and colors on paper
8 7/8 x 12 3/8 in. (22.6 x 31.5 cm)
Object Type:
Print
Technique:
Wood-block Printing
Creation Place:
Asia, Japan
Credit Line:
Purchase by the Aoki Endowment for Japanese Arts and Cultures
Accession Number:
2015.1.15
Commentary
"Hana no En" (Flower Party): Prince Genji is meeting a Lady of Chamber, Oborotsukiyo, in the evening of the cherry blossom viewing banquet at the Hall of Shishiden. The "Tale of Genji" is a literary masterpiece, which tells of the intrigue and human drama in the ancient Heian court. This work inspired countless literary works and artworks in subsequent generations.
From: Artelino.com
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The work bears the artist's seal, "Masao."
Medium
Ink and gold- and silver-colored metallic pigments on paper
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