Who created "Twelve Scenes from The Tale of Genji"?

Twelve Scenes from The Tale of Genji was created by Unidentified artist in mid-17th century.

When was "Twelve Scenes from The Tale of Genji" created?

This artwork was created mid-17th century.

What medium is "Twelve Scenes from The Tale of Genji"?

Twelve Scenes from The Tale of Genji is Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on gold-flecked paper.

Is "Twelve Scenes from The Tale of Genji" in the public domain?

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

Twelve Scenes from The Tale of Genji

Unidentified artist

mid-17th century

Medium

Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on gold-flecked paper

Dimensions

Image (each leaf): 8 3/8 × 7 in. (21.3 × 17.8 cm) Overall with mounting (each leaf): 12 1/8 × 9 7/8 in. (30.8 × 25.1 cm) Album closed: 12 1/8 × 9 7/8 × 1 3/4 in. (30.8 × 25.1 × 4.4 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, in honor of Emily K. Rafferty, 2015

Accession Number

2015.500.9.1

Twelve Scenes from The Tale of Genji

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