小野お通書 源氏物語画帖|Excerpts from The Tale of Genji
early 17th century
Medium
Leaves from an orihon album; calligraphies: ink on decorated paper; paintings: ink, color, and gold on paper
Dimensions
Two leaves spread: 11 5/8 × 21 1/4 in. (29.5 × 54 cm) Each sheet: 8 7/8 × 7 13/16 in. (22.5 × 19.8 cm) Each leaf: 11 5/8 × 10 5/8 in. (29.5 × 27 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Culture & Period
Japan · Momoyama (1573–1615)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2018
Accession Number
2018.853.39a, b
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About this artwork
"小野お通書 源氏物語画帖|Excerpts from The Tale of Genji" by Ono no Ozū (Ono no Tsū)|Tosa School (Japanese) from early 17th century represents an important work in paintings. Created in leaves from an orihon album; calligraphies: ink on decorated paper; paintings: ink, color, and gold on paper, this work demonstrates technical skill and artistic vision. The work showcases mastery of composition, color, and form. The artwork reflects aesthetic values of its time, offering insight into artistic practices and...