Act Eight, from the series Chushingura
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Act Eight, from the series Chushingura
1830 - 184019th
9.09 in. x 14.09 in. (23.1 cm x 35.8 cm)
Utagawa Hiroshige (also called Ichiryusai Hiroshige; Andō Hiroshige), (1797–1858)
User Text 1 Three versions of Act VII, the bridal Journey. This act follows Honzo's wife and daughter, Tonase and Konami, as they journey to the house of Yuranosuke so that Konami can be married to Yuranosuke's son, Rikiya. It provides some relief to the tension of the drama, and it usually consists mostly of songs and dances.
Creation Place:
Asia, Japan
Medium and Support:
Color woodcut
Credit Line:
Bequest of John H. Van Vleck
Accession Number:
1980.2120
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: 231 in. x 14.09 in. (586.74 cm x 35.8 cm)
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