Comments - Fantastic depiction of the 47 ronin holding a council in Lord Hangan's palace to determine a course of action to avenge their master's death. At upper left, the leader of the ronin, Oboshi Yuranosuke, kneels in front of a standing screen decorated with crashing waves, a stern expression on his face. An elderly samurai sits beside him, his mouth open as he speaks. The other warriors are gathered around the edge of the room, and more men continue to arrive, waiting outside the wall of the courtyard to enter the gate. At lower, right bearers carry a samurai in a palanquin, while at upper right, another palanquin arrives, its bearers running along the road where townspeople stand to watch. A dynamic composition with an interesting viewpoint, nicely detailed.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 29 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight separation along vertical folds in two panels, a few wormholes, repaired. Slight soiling and creasing, slight rubbing at edges, ink [?] marks at upper right. Please see photos for details. Good overall.