Eight Views from The Tale of Genji 1600 - 1800

"Eight Views from The Tale of Genji" is a handscroll painting by Japanese artist Ishiyama Moroka. The painting depicts a beautiful landscape, with distant mountains, a winding river, and a small hut where a figure sits in contemplation. It is a fine example of the *yamato-e* style of Japanese painting, known for its focus on local subjects and its use of delicate, subtle colors. The handscroll format allowed artists to create expansive scenes that could be unrolled and viewed in stages, giving the viewer a sense of immersion in the landscape. The artwork, which dates back to the 17th or 18th century, is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.