Skip to main content
Artwork

Murasaki, Tale of Genji

Artist/Creator
Tom Field (Artist)
Date
c. 1963
ID #
BG6091

Physical Description

Medium
oil paint
Support
canvas
Dimensions
168.9 cm 176.5 cm 4.5 cm (Frame)
Object Description
Tale of Genji is considered to be the world' first novel, by the author and poet, Murasaki Shikibu. A portrait of the famous Japanese novelist, Murasaki's red hair is peaking out while in the process of writing. 

History

Collection
Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery Permanent Collection
Credit Line
Gift of the Estates of Robin Blaser and David Farwell, 2020
Related Exhibitions
Stations: Some Recent Acquisitions

Navigate Fonds

Loading...

Descriptions are works in progress and may be updated as new descriptive practices, research and information emerge. To help improve this record, please contact us.

Contact Us