Parody of Murasaki, from 'Lavender' (Wakamurasaki), chapter 5 of the Tale of Genji, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, 14 3/8 x 18 5/8 in. (36.5 x 47.3 cm), Paintings, Kawamata Tsuneyuki (1676 (?)–1741), The Tale of Genji was the most celebrated courtly romance of the twelfth century. The scene parodied here refers to the moment when the story's protagonist, Genji, glimpses the young Murasaki for the first time, gazing upon her as she sorrowfully observes a baby sparrow that has gotten free of its cage
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