The "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari) in Ten Volumes (JÅ«jo Genji), vol. 2 Possibly 1661

Curator: Let's consider this page from "The Tale of Genji" in Ten Volumes by Nonoguchi Ryuho, currently held at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It feels like a fleeting moment, doesn’t it? The colours are so delicate, soft like a dream. Almost melancholic with that lone figure against the architectural structure. Curator: Absolutely. Notice the interplay of line and space. The architecture and figure are constructed using flat planes and delicate linear details, creating a patterned effect. Editor: The perspective is fascinating. Kind of skewed, but it draws you in. There is a certain intimacy in the way the artist portrays the subject. Curator: Indeed. A world of aesthetic refinement is captured. It's a study in texture and tonality, too. Editor: Beautifully stated. And I am captivated. What else can I say?