Loading

Pages from Tale of Genji: Book of butterflies

Utagawa Kunisada II1864

University of Sydney Library

University of Sydney Library
Camperdown, Australia

This ukiyo-e book is a literary parody of the Japanese classic Tale of Genji (源氏物語 Genji monogatari), a story of Heian-period gallantry and romance set in the royal court. Illustrations of ukiyo-e master Utagawa Kunisada II bring the story of the "Rustic Genji" to life during the Muromachi period.

Printed on double leaves, Japanese pouch binding style (fukurotoji), the illustrations have been created using woodcuts.

Show lessRead more
University of Sydney Library

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites