Who created "The Tale of Genji"?

The Tale of Genji was created by Kaihō Yūsetsu in 17th century.

When was "The Tale of Genji" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

The Tale of Genji is Set of two handscrolls; ink and color on paper.

Yes, The Tale of Genji is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

17th century

Medium

Set of two handscrolls; ink and color on paper

Dimensions

Image (each scroll): 9 7/16 in. × 63 ft. 8 9/16 in. (24 × 1942 cm) Overall with knobs: 11 7/16 in. × 63 ft. 8 9/16 in. (29 × 1942 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015

Accession Number

2015.300.38a, b