PrintsJapanese19th century

Act Seven from the series Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chūshingura: Shichi danme)

Late Edo period, circa 1843-1845

Artists

Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "yokoban" format; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 23.6 x W. 35.9 cm (9 5/16 x 14 1/8 in.)

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