Lover's Gift of a Chrysanthemum (Episode 18) from the "Tales of Ise" (Ise monogatari)

Tosa School

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Chrysanthemum Symbolism, Edo Period Aesthetics

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Lover's Gift of a Chrysanthemum (Episode 18) from the 'Tales of Ise' (Ise monogatari)" is a work attributed to the Tosa School, a prominent group of Japanese painters known for their adherence to traditional Yamato-e styles. This painting illustrates a narrative episode from the classic Heian-period text, emphasizing themes of love and nature, and reflects the Tosa School's role in preserving and interpreting literary themes through visual art during the Edo period.

Description of the work:

"Lover's Gift of a Chrysanthemum (Episode 18) from the 'Tales of Ise' (Ise monogatari)" by the Tosa School features a delicate composition characterized by its intricate brushwork and vibrant color palette, typical of Edo-period Japanese painting. The artwork depicts a romantic narrative scene, where the chrysanthemum serves as a symbol of affection, rendered with meticulous attention to detail in both the figures and the surrounding natural elements.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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