The eleven scenes of the play 'A Treasury of Loyal Retainers' in a single, continuous setting; the figures are identifiable as actors. Colour woodcut by Kunisada I, 1811/1814.
- Utagawa, Kunisada, 1786-1864.
- Date:
- 1811/1814
- Reference:
- 35947i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The play (A Treasury ofLoyal Retainers by Chūshingura) is about forty-seven masterless samurai and is one of the most popular in the Kabuki repertoir
Publication/Creation
Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], 1811/1814.
Physical description
3 prints : woodcut, triptych printed in colours
Contributors
Lettering
Kunisada-ga
Bears publisher's mark, censor's seal and print title
Reference
Wellcome Collection 35947i
Creator/production credits
A rare and early work; one of the several complex triptyches devoted to the theatre and produced ca. 1812.
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores