Torii KiyonagaJapanese, 1752–1815
Murasaki Shikibu
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Not on view at present
Where is “Murasaki Shikibu” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- The museum
About the work
The famous author of the "Genji Monogatari" is depicted seated on the engawa of one of the buildings of Ishiyama. Buddhist temple on a rocky hillside overlooking Lake Biwa where she is said to have written that classic romance. Writing materials are upon a low tabl e before her and she holds a brush in her hand.
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Details
- Accession number
- 1925.2642
In the catalog
Sources
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — CC0
