Comments - Terrific scene from the classic play "Kanadehon Chushingura" of the 47 ronin assembling outside the entrance to Moronao's palace just before the night attack. In the center, Nakamura Shikan appears as Otaka Bungo, gripping an enormous wooden mallet over his head as he prepares to smash in the wooden gate. At right, Ichikawa Danjuro plays Oboshi Yuranosuke, the leader of the ronin, gripping a spear and looking up with a serious frown. He carries a tasseled command baton in his other hand. All of the samurai wear the dogtooth bordered robe over their armor, some in purple and others in black. A handsome design with lively color and burnishing in some of the black areas.Terrific scene from the classic play "Kanadehon Chushingura" of the 47 ronin assembling outside the entrance to Moronao's palace just before the night attack. In the center, Nakamura Shikan appears as Otaka Bungo, gripping an enormous wooden mallet over his head as he prepares to smash in the wooden gate. At right, Ichikawa Danjuro plays Oboshi Yuranosuke, the leader of the ronin, gripping a spear and looking up with a serious frown. He carries a tasseled command baton in his other hand. All of the samurai wear the dogtooth bordered robe over their armor, some in purple and others in black. A handsome design with lively color and burnishing in some of the black areas.
Artist - Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)
Image Size - 28" x 14" + margin as shown
Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three separate panels. Backed with old paper. Some light offsetting. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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