Plate from Kanadeon Chushingura

Plate from Kanadeon Chushingura is an original modern artwork realized by Utagawa Kuniyasu in 1820ca.

Woodcut Print Oban Dyptich Format.

Enya Hangan (Arashi Tokusaburo) presents a letter written by his wife to the governor of Kamakura Kono Moronao (Bando Mitsugoro III). Second scene "Denchu Matsunoma no ba" (In the palace, scene in the room of the pine trees) of the 3rd act of the play Kanadeon Chushingura.

Signed: Kuniyasu ga. Publisher: Otaya Takichi. Censorship: Kiwame.

Excellent impression, freshly coloured, with a striking palette, visible wood grain (e.g. blue robe) and Baren print lines (painting on sliding doors at right), blind printing (e.g. coat of arms on robes), bokashi (sunset), a little bit trimmed, backed, lower margin soiled, a little bit creased and rubbed, wormholes, a little bit faded.