Narihira Seeing Smoke on Mount Asama (Episode 8) from the "Tales of Ise" (Ise monogatari)
Tosa School
"Narihira Seeing Smoke on Mount Asama (Episode 8) from the 'Tales of Ise' (Ise monogatari)" is a significant work by the Tosa School, created during the Edo period, which illustrates a narrative episode from the classical Japanese literature attributed to the poet Narihira. The painting exemplifies the Tosa School's distinctive style, characterized by its intricate detail and use of vibrant colors, reflecting the cultural and artistic values of the time while also serving to enhance the understanding of the literary text it depicts.
"Narihira Seeing Smoke on Mount Asama (Episode 8) from the 'Tales of Ise' (Ise monogatari)" is a work by the Tosa School that exemplifies the delicate brushwork and vibrant color palette characteristic of Edo-period Japanese painting. The composition features a serene landscape with Mount Asama in the background, where wisps of smoke rise, suggesting the presence of a distant dwelling, while the figures are rendered with meticulous attention to detail, embodying the narrative's emotional depth.