The Yugao Chapter from "The Tale of Genji" (Genji Yugao), from a series of Genji parodies c. 1710

This black and white woodblock print, *The Yugao Chapter from "The Tale of Genji" (Genji Yugao)*, is one of a series of parodies of the famous Japanese novel *The Tale of Genji*. Created in 1710 by Okumura Masanobu, the print depicts four figures, likely characters from the novel, dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. It is a fine example of *ukiyo-e*, the Japanese art form that emerged in the 17th century and that focused on the everyday lives of common people, particularly scenes of the pleasure quarters of Edo (modern-day Tokyo). The artwork is currently in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.