Oboshi Yuranosuke, Leader of the 47 Ronin, in Kabuki Play "Kanadehon Chushingura"
Artist
Toyohara Kunichika
(Japanese, 1835 - 1900)
Series Publisher
Tsuji-kame
Date1866
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut
Medium Remarks: coloured inks
DimensionsOverall (sheet; image: 34.7 x 23.5 cm): 36.7 x 25 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Judith Patt
Object number2009.026.014
DescriptionOboshi Yuranosuke, Leader of the 47 Ronin, in the popular Kabuki Play "Kanadehon Chushingura". He carries a knife in his right hand proper and has two sheathed swords on his person. There is a decorative blue border around the image.Colour: multi-coloured
Status
Not on viewUtagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni Ill)
1820-30
Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni Ill)
1852