The 47 Ronin, Act 11: The Discovery of Moronao, 1860

by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

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The 47 Ronin, Act 11: The Discovery of Moronao, 1860 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Original Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Japanese Woodblock Print
The 47 Ronin, Act 11: The Discovery of Moronao, 1860

Series; The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Kanadehon Chushingura), 1860
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The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers - Handsome scene from Yoshitoshi's 1860 chuban format series "The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers" (Kanadehon Chushingura). Each design features an act from the famous tale of the 47 ronin, with large expressive figures in nicely detailed settings. A rarely seen early Yoshitoshi ronin series.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 6 5/8" x 9 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with good color and detail. Backed with paper. A few small losses and holes, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, rubbing and staining at edges. Please see photos for details.

The 47 Ronin, Act 11: The Discovery of Moronao, 1860 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
The 47 Ronin, Act 11: The Discovery of Moronao, 1860 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

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