平家物語図屏風 「小督」 「大原御幸」|"Kogō" and "The Imperial Procession to Ōhara", from The Tale of the Heike (Heike monogatari)
1618
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1618
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This painting is a pair of six-panel folding screens, showcasing a serene landscape with rolling hills, trees, and a few buildings. The dominant colors are shades of green, with accents of gold and brown. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered near a building, while others are walking along a path or standing near trees. The background features a range of hills and mountains, with some areas covered in trees and others with sparse vegetation. The use of gold leaf and ink on paper creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye through the scene. To learn more about the artistic style that influenced this piece, look up the Baroque movement.
