Katsushika Hokusai, Kanadehon Chushingura, Japanese Woodblock Print, Act VI, Edo

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Katsushika Hokusai
Katsushika Hokusai, Kanadehon Chushingura, Japanese Woodblock Print, Act VI, Edo
c. 1805

About the Item

Artist: Hokusai Katsushika (1760-1849) Title: Act VI Series: The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Kanadehon Chushingura) Date: c. 1805 Size: 25.6 x 36.8 cm Condition report: Slightly trimmed, a pinhole on the top, minor stains and creases, some worn-out areas, paper residue on the back due from previous mounting. Kanadehon Chushingura, the story of fourty seven retainers, is one of the greatest tales about loyalty and revenge in Japanese history. It is closely based on a historical event from the eighteenth century. While preparing for the visit of the Emperor's ambassador in Edo Castle, one of the noblemen, Lord Asano of Ako, provoked by the countless insults, drew his sword on the other lord wounding him considerably. However, as drawing a weapon in the palace was strictly prohibited, Lord Asano was sentenced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide by disembowelment). His property was confiscated and his samurai dismissed, making them rōnin, or masterless warriors. Thereafter, the rōnin avenged their master by killing the enemy and putting his head on the grave of Lord Asano. The story ends with the honourable death by seppuku of the faithful samurai. In act VI, the murder of Okaru's father is discovered and her lover Kanpei, who previously went boar hunting, believes he is responsible for the unfortunate death. In humiliation and shame, Kanpei decides there is nothing else left but to commit seppuku (an honourable suicide). However, as the fellow ronin arrive and inspect the body carefully, they reveal the truth before Kanpei draws his last breath - Okaru's father had died of a sword wound, not a gun. In fact, Kanpei killed the robber who murdered the old man. He is permitted to add his name to the vendetta list and dies in high spirits. The image depicts moribund Kanpei, signing the secret list of ronin members. Behind him, Okaru silently weeps into her sleeve, mourning the unavoidable loss of her beloved one. On the left, the peaceful rural landscape contrasts with the emotional act of Kanpei's dying sincerity.

Creator:
Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese)
Creation Year:
c. 1805
Dimensions:
Height: 10.08 in (25.6 cm)Width: 14.49 in (36.8 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
Medium:
Handmade Paper,Washi Paper,Pigment,Woodcut
Movement & Style:
Edo
Period:
Early 19th Century
Condition:
Slightly trimmed, a pinhole on the top, minor stains and creases, some worn-out areas, paper residue on the back from previous mounting.
Gallery Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: hokusai_chushingura_actVI1stDibs: LU68235930152

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