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The Approach to the Night Attack (Forty-seven Samurai) by Utagawa Hiroshige — Japanese Woodblock print

The Approach to the Night Attack (Forty-seven Samurai)

by Utagawa Hiroshige

Ukiyo-e
Night ScenesWarriors
Medium:
Woodblock print
Image courtesy of
Art Institute of Chicago

Description

Created during the late Edo period, this work demonstrates the artist's mastery of dynamic composition and narrative intensity.

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Featured in Collections

Curated cross-cuts that include this print.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Approach to the Night Attack (Forty-seven Samurai) was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重).

The Approach to the Night Attack (Forty-seven Samurai) depicts night scenes and warriors.