Lovers Parting at Dawn (Episode 14) from the "Tales of Ise" (Ise monogatari)

Tosa School

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key Notes:
Transience of Love, Poetic Melancholy
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Dimensions:
medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Lovers Parting at Dawn (Episode 14) from the 'Tales of Ise' (Ise monogatari)" is a significant work by the Tosa School, a group of Japanese painters known for their adherence to traditional Yamato-e styles. This painting illustrates a poignant moment from the classic Heian-era narrative, emphasizing themes of love and transience, and reflects the cultural values and aesthetics of the period through its delicate brushwork and use of color.

Description of the work:

"Lovers Parting at Dawn (Episode 14) from the 'Tales of Ise' (Ise monogatari)" by the Tosa School is characterized by its delicate use of color and intricate line work, typical of the Edo period's narrative painting style. The composition features a poignant scene of separation, with figures rendered in a stylized manner, surrounded by a natural landscape that enhances the emotional gravity of the moment.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Lovers Parting at Dawn (Episode 14) from the "Tales of Ise" (Ise monogatari)