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    Utagawa Kuniyoshi, "Yada Gorozaemon Suketake"
    Utagawa Kuniyoshi, "Yada Gorozaemon Suketake"

    Ukiyo-e

    Utagawa Kuniyoshi, "Yada Gorozaemon Suketake"

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    Kuniyoshi takes a novel approach to depicting the Ronin Yada Gorozaemon Suketake striking with his katana during the attack on Moronao's mansion. His movement disturbs the snow on the pine tree and the gofun (white pigment) sprinkled on the design adds even greater depth and realism to the piece.

    This rare woodblock print comprises one of about a dozen designs produced by Kuniyoshi in a style reminiscent of Western style portraits paying homage of the popular Kanadehon Chushingura, or 47 Ronin. The legendary Japanese tale of loyalty, revenge, and honor has been part of Japanese culture for more than two centuries, and the subject of numerous noh and kabuki plays in Japan, as well as books and films in the West.

    Series: Portraits of the Faithful Samurai of True Loyalty
    Date: 1853
    Size: Oban
    Publisher: Sumiyoshi-ya Masagoro
    Condition: Some soiling and binding holes on left, otherwise excellent color and condition
    Frame Shown: 16" x 24" x 1/2", Classic Wood, Ebony Walnut

    Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861) is one of Japan's greatest masters of ukiyo-e printmaking from the Edo period. Many of Kuniyoshi's works are regarded today as archetypes of woodblock prints produced during the Edo period and highly prized by collectors.

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