Title : Shodan 初段 (Act One) / Chushingura 忠臣蔵 (Treasury of the Loyal Retainers)

Artist : Kitagawa Utamaro

Date : 1798-1799 (ca.)

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Source : British Museum
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Description : Colour woodblock print. First composition of twelve designs. Villain Ko no Moronao in bottom right-hand corner, infatuating with Enya Hangan's wife Kaoyo and trying to force love-letter on her; Kaoyo herself above, starting back in dismay; young lord Momoi Wakasanosuke at bottom left, coming to her aid. Inscribed, signed, sealed and marked.

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