Title
Detail from a screen attributed to the studio of Tawaraya Sotatsu
Caption
Detail from a screen attributed to the studio of Tawaraya Sotatsu, It illustrates 9 episodes from 'The Tale of Genji', one of the classics of ancient Japanese literature. Written by Lady Murasaki Shibiku, it is the story of Genji, the emperor's son, and focuses on his romantic encounters. Theatre performance. Japan. Japanese. Edo Period, 1634 43.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ Burke Collection, New York
Credit line
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Reference
UMG12A41_066
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
34,7Mb (2,7Mb) / 11,5in x 11,7in / 3449 x 3512 (300dpi)