Momonoi Wakasanosuke Drawing a Sword

Katsukawa Shunei, 1795

The print features an actor in the play Chushingura. This famous Japanese saga is about 47 samurai who avenge their master’s death. The colours are well preserved. Notice, for example, the subtle red around the eyes: this make-up identifies the figure as an actor.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-2013-6
  • Dimensionsheight 365 mm x width 249 mm
  • Physical characteristicskleurenhoutsnede