Nakamura Kansuke Masatoki 中村勘助正辰 / Gishi shijushichi zu 義士四十七図
by Ogata Gekko
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- British Museum
Typical Price
$500–$8,000. Common subjects: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Gekko's prolific output makes most of his work affordable. Quality varies significantly.
Description
Nakamura Kansuke Masatoki of the Gishi Shijushichi-zu series appears in what may also reference the Kabuki performance tradition surrounding the forty-seven ronin story—the tag combining the warrior's historical identity with the theatrical representation that had made him a familiar figure on stage. The boundary between historical portraiture and theatrical costume was deliberately porous in these series, reflecting how thoroughly kabuki had shaped popular understanding of the ronin story.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nakamura Kansuke Masatoki 中村勘助正辰 / Gishi shijushichi zu 義士四十七図 was created by Ogata Gekko (尾形月耕).
Nakamura Kansuke Masatoki 中村勘助正辰 / Gishi shijushichi zu 義士四十七図 depicts kabuki.