The Tale Of Genji Usu Gumo A Wreath Of Cloud
by Ebina Masao
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- ukiyo-e.org
Description
A seated court woman with long black hair and a robe of orange lattice-and-diamond patterning over pale green sits at left beside a red mat, bowing her head; a standing man in a blue robe patterned with green medallions faces her, and a young girl in a pink robe printed with dark butterflies and fencing stands at right. A pale blue-green blind with purple cords hangs at the upper left, and a Japanese title cartouche and red seal appear in the upper right against the plain tan interior. Woodblock print by Ebina Masao, "The Tale of Genji: Usu Gumo (A Wreath of Cloud)," year unknown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Tale Of Genji Usu Gumo A Wreath Of Cloud was created by Ebina Masao (海老名正夫).
The Tale Of Genji Usu Gumo A Wreath Of Cloud depicts landscapes, figures, and travel scenes.