PrintsJapanese18th century

Act Three from the series Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chūshingura: San danme)

Edo period, circa 1775-1792

Artists

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "chūban" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Shunshō ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 26.4 cm x W. 19.5 cm (10 3/8 x 7 11/16 in.)

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