Masao Ebina,
Japanese,
(active 1913–1980)
Tale of Genji: Ch. 50, Azumaya, 1955
Ink and colors on paper
9 5/16 x 13 in. (23.6 x 33 cm)
Tale of Genji: Ch. 50, Azumaya, 1955
Ink and colors on paper
9 5/16 x 13 in. (23.6 x 33 cm)
Object Type:
Print
Technique:
Wood-block Printing
Creation Place:
Asia, Japan
Credit Line:
Purchased with funds from the Aoki Endowment for Japanese Arts and Cultures
Accession Number:
2015.1.47
Commentary
"Genji Monogatari" ("The Tale of Genji"), Vol. L, "A Pavilion": Niou-Hyoubukyo-no-Miya visits Ukifune. This is a first edition. 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
Marks
This work bears the artist's seal "Masao".
Medium
ink and colors and gold- and silver-colored metallic pigments on paper
Object Description
Lady Ukifune and Lord Niou-Hyoubukyo-no-Miya. The chapter summary is printed in English and Japanese in a tissue overlay.
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