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源氏物語図屏風「御幸」・「浮船」・「関谷」|“An Imperial Excursion” (Miyuki), “A Boat Cast Adrift” (Ukifune), and “The Barrier Gate” (Sekiya)

Tosa Mitsuyoshi , 1592

源氏物語図屏風「御幸」・「浮船」・「関谷」|“An Imperial Excursion” (Miyuki), “A Boat Cast Adrift” (Ukifune), and “The Barrier Gate” (Sekiya), by Tosa Mitsuyoshi, ink, 1592
源氏物語図屏風「御幸」・「浮船」・「関谷」|“An Imperial Excursion” (Miyuki), “A Boat Cast Adrift” (Ukifune), and “The Barrier Gate” (Sekiya), by Tosa Mitsuyoshi, ink, 1592

源氏物語図屏風「御幸」・「浮船」・「関谷」|“An Imperial Excursion” (Miyuki), “A Boat Cast Adrift” (Ukifune), and “The Barrier Gate” (Sekiya) is an ink painting by the Renaissance artist Tosa Mitsuyoshi. It dates from 1592 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Accession no.
55.94.1, .2
Credit line
Fletcher Fund, 1955

About this work

Overview

This pair of four-panel folding screens, created by Tosa Mitsuyoshi in 1592, features three narrative scenes from a literary work. The screens are rendered in ink, color, and gold leaf on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The scenes depicted are “An Imperial Excursion,” “A Boat Cast Adrift,” and “The Barrier Gate,” likely referencing episodes from The Tale of Genji. The narrative is divided across the screens, with cloud patterns separating the vignettes.

Technique & Style

The artist employed gold leaf to create a luminous background, characteristic of traditional Japanese screen painting. The use of vibrant colors and fine details in the figures' attire and surroundings suggests a high level of craftsmanship.

History & Provenance

The screens are now held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

土佐派 屋島合戦図屏風|The Battle of Yashima, from The Tale of the Heike (Heike monogatari)
土佐派 屋島合戦図屏風|The Battle of Yashima, from The Tale of the Heike (Heike monogatari), Tosa School

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Who painted 源氏物語図屏風「御幸」・「浮船」・「関谷」|“An Imperial Excursion” (Miyuki), “A Boat Cast Adrift” (Ukifune), and “The Barrier Gate” (Sekiya)?

源氏物語図屏風「御幸」・「浮船」・「関谷」|“An Imperial Excursion” (Miyuki), “A Boat Cast Adrift” (Ukifune), and “The Barrier Gate” (Sekiya) was painted by Tosa Mitsuyoshi in 1592.

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源氏物語図屏風「御幸」・「浮船」・「関谷」|“An Imperial Excursion” (Miyuki), “A Boat Cast Adrift” (Ukifune), and “The Barrier Gate” (Sekiya) is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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源氏物語図屏風「御幸」・「浮船」・「関谷」|“An Imperial Excursion” (Miyuki), “A Boat Cast Adrift” (Ukifune), and “The Barrier Gate” (Sekiya) is associated with Renaissance.