Historical and warrior subjects were perennial favorites throughout Hokusai's career, ranging from theatrical parodies to serious historical illustration.
Act Ten of the Chushingura — the great kabuki dramatization of the forty-seven ronin's vendetta — is depicted in this perspective-view (ukie) print from the Shinpan Ukie Chushingura series. The linear perspective rendering of the interior creates a sense of deep theatrical space, drawing the viewer into the dramatic confrontation between Amakawaya Gihei and the investigating shogunal official.
1821
Color woodblock print with metallic pigments; surimono shikishiban
1822
Color woodblock print; shikishiban, surimono
1822
Color woodblock print; shikishiban, surimono
c. 1832
Color woodblock print; oban
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Dai ju-damme (Act 10) / Shinpan Ukie Chushingura was created by Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎).
Dai ju-damme (Act 10) / Shinpan Ukie Chushingura depicts figures, kabuki, and warriors.
