The Emperor's Attendance at the Horse Race: Episode from the Tale of Eiga (Eiga Monogatari)
Japan, Kamakura period (1185–1333)
1976.164
About this artwork
"The Emperor's Attendance at the Horse Race: Episode from the Tale of Eiga (Eiga Monogatari)" is a handscroll painting from Japan's Kamakura period, created around 1200. This artwork features a bustling scene depicting an imperial audience at a horse race, with several figures engaged in various activities related to the event. The composition includes elaborate clothing and expressions, contributing to the vibrancy of the narrative. The use of ink and color on paper, combined with its dimensions of 32.4 x 36.7 cm for the image, highlights the intricate details typical of handscrolls of the period. The overall length of the scroll is 339.5 cm, allowing for an expansive storytelling format that was customary in Japanese art of this era.
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