The Tales of Ise
Tarashikomi was enhanced by Ogata Kōrin (1658–1716). Ogata’s original name was Ichinojo Koretomi; he changed it to escape from debt. He had four children with different women, and was known for frivolity; however, Ogata became one of Japan’s master Rimpa painters. Some of his early works were paintings on fans which he made for the Empress dowager. After 1709, Ogata began dedicating himself to the Rimpa style. He made many screen paintings, such as "Irises" (from "The Tales of Ise"). "Irises" is based on the part of the tale when a traveler composes a poem after seeing a pond with beautiful Japanese irises (although Ogata omits the poet, bridge, and pond). The flowers are used in six screens.