Title : Kakkyo (Guo Ju) about to Bury His Child

Artist : Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Date : c. 1843 - 1847

Details : More information...

Source : Honolulu Museum of Art
Browse all 5471 prints...

Description : This print shows Kakkyo and his wife, startled by the discovery of gold in the ground. Poverty-stricken, Kakkyo was unable to care for his elderly mother. Although he occasionally found food for her, she always shared this food with her hungry grandson. As a desperate gesture of filial piety, the couple dug a hole, determined to dispose of their child, but instead found a pot of gold. From then on, their house prospered. "Imagination, Power Humor: The Art of Utagawa Kuniyoshi" 10/14/2010 - 12/19/2010 ****************************************

Download Image