The Imperial Progress (Miyuki), Illustration to Chapter 29 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)
Tosa Mitsunobu
We have not been able to find much information about this work, or we believe the information we sourced needed more review.
The Imperial Progress (Miyuki), Illustration to Chapter 29 of the Tale of Genji
The Imperial Progress (Miyuki) is an illustration attributed to Tosa Mitsunobu, a prominent Japanese painter of the late 15th and early 16th centuries. This work is part of a series illustrating the Tale of Genji, a classic of Japanese literature written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century. The painting employs ink and color on paper, a traditional medium that allows for delicate and expressive brushwork. Tosa Mitsunobu is known for his role in establishing the Tosa school, which specialized in yamato-e, a style characterized by its narrative-driven compositions and attention to detail. The illustration captures the elegance and sophistication of the Heian period, reflecting the cultural and aesthetic values of its time. Mitsunobu's work has had a lasting impact on Japanese art, influencing subsequent generations of artists in the Tosa school and beyond.
"The Imperial Progress (Miyuki), Illustration to Chapter 29 of the Tale of Genji" by Tosa Mitsunobu is an exquisite example of Japanese yamato-e style, characterized by its delicate use of ink and color on paper to depict scenes from classical literature. The artwork illustrates a moment from the "Tale of Genji," capturing the elegance and courtly life of the Heian period with intricate detail and refined composition.
