Act Two, from the series Chushingura
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Act Two, from the series Chushingura
1830 - 184019th
9.13 in. x 14.06 in. (23.2 cm x 35.7 cm)
Utagawa Hiroshige (also called Ichiryusai Hiroshige; Andō Hiroshige), (1797–1858)
User Text 1 Act II, Rikiya in the house of Honzo and his daughter Konami. Tonase, wife of Honzo, chief councillor to Wakasanosuke, watches from behind the yellow screen while her daughter, Konami receives a message for Wakasanosuke from Hangan. The messenger is Rikiya, Konami's betrothed, who brings the message that Wakasanosuke and Hangan have been summoned to the palace before dawn on the following day. In the background, Wakasanosuke discusses his plan to avenge himself on the evil Moronao with his well-meaning, but misguided servant Honzo.
Creation Place:
Asia, Japan
Medium and Support:
Color woodcut
Credit Line:
Bequest of John H. Van Vleck
Accession Number:
1980.2114
Oban
Current Location:
Chazen : 265 : E : 2 : D : Sz2
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Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- Chushingura, Storehouse of Loyal Retainers Elvehjem Museum of Art , 6/1/1991 - 8/11/1991
Dimensions
- Overall Dimensions: 232 in. x 14.06 in. (589.28 cm x 35.7 cm)
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