A print from 1884 depicting two of the forty-seven loyal ronin — Oishi Sezaemon Nobukiyo and Terasaka Kichiemon Nobuyuki — from the series "Kenroku Yamato Kagami" (A Mirror of the Yamato Warriors of the Sixth Group), one of Kyosai's several Chushingura-related series. The double portrait format within the "Yamato Warriors" series frames the ronin as specifically Japanese heroes — Yamato being the ancient name for Japan — connecting the samurai loyalty narrative to a deeper tradition of Japanese martial virtue and national identity.
Woodblock print
Woodblock print
Woodblock print
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Warriors Oishi Sezaemon Nobukiyo and Terasaka Kichiemon Nobuyuki from the series Kenroku Yamato Kagami [Chūshingura] was created by Kawanabe Kyosai (河鍋暁斎) in 1884 (Meiji 17).
Yes — Warriors Oishi Sezaemon Nobukiyo and Terasaka Kichiemon Nobuyuki from the series Kenroku Yamato Kagami [Chūshingura] is part of the Kenroku Yamato Kagami series by Kawanabe Kyosai.
Warriors Oishi Sezaemon Nobukiyo and Terasaka Kichiemon Nobuyuki from the series Kenroku Yamato Kagami [Chūshingura] depicts figures, warriors, and portraits.
Warriors Oishi Sezaemon Nobukiyo and Terasaka Kichiemon Nobuyuki from the series Kenroku Yamato Kagami [Chūshingura] measures 36.9 × 25.3 cm (Oban format).
