Minneapolis Institute of Art
The Tale of Usugumo
Miyagawa Chōshun
- Date
- first half 18th century
- Medium
- Ink, color, and gold on silk
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
The Tale of Usugumo follows a young nobleman who paid frequent visits to the courtesan Usugumo in the New Yoshiwara pleasure quarter. According to the postscript, the scroll once included a note and signature by the courtesan Usugumo herself, hinting at a close connection between her and the scroll owner. This handscroll was significantly damaged in a fire, which resulted in the loss of about one third of the tale’s text and illustrations. The burnt scroll was remounted on a handscroll and decorated with gold flecks. Japan, Asia
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