Tale of the Forty-Seven Ronin: Act IV

Artist Ando Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797 - 1858)

Series Publisher Senichi

Place of ManufactureAsia

Mediumwoodcut Medium Remarks: coloured inks

DimensionsOverall: 23 x 35.3 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineHildegarde Wyllie Memorial Fund

Object number1962.208.001

DescriptionIn a large open room overlooking the garden is seated Lady Kawoyo & her attendants, accompanied by Rikiya, before a large bowl of rare cherry-blossoms, which se had caused to be brought to afford some distraction to her lord in his unfortunate condition. Along a covered veranda, on the left, Hara Goyemon, the chief of Yenya's retainers is approaching, followed by Kudayu."

Status

Not on view