Murderer and Theif- Chushingura
Artist
Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni Ill)
(Japanese, 1786 - 1865)
Date1859
Mediumwoodblock print
DimensionsOverall: 35 × 47 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Judith Patt
Object number2014.007.037
DescriptionFrom the popular Kabuki play, "kanadehon Chushingura". Two kabuki actors are in the role of Yoichibei (left), the father of Okaru. The robber Sadakuro is threatening to kill him. Okaru's lover Kanbei is depicted in the round inset on the left.Status
Not on view
Utagawa Yoshitora
1852
Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni Ill)
1820-30
Toyohara Kunichika
1866
