Godanme,Hokusai Katsushika,Photo of Ukiyo-e,Japan,Forty Seven Ronin,c1810

Title: Godanme
Title Translation: Act five [of the Kanadehon Chushingura].
Creator(s): Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist
Date Created/Published: [between 1804 and 1812]
Summary: Print shows Yoichibei, an old man, returning home after selling his daughter, Okaru, to a brothel to raise money so that his son-in-law, Kampei, can redeem himself. Yochibei is being robbed and murdered by Sadakuro. Kampei, out hunting, is seen in the background asking a traveler for a fire to light the wick of his musket. Scene from act five of the play Chushingura or revenge of the 47 Ronin.
Notes:
Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006.
From the series: Kanadehon Chushingura.
Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).
Subjects:
Forty-seven Ronin.
Criminals--Japan--1800-1820.
Robberies--Japan--1800-1820.
Homicides--Japan--1800-1820.
Hunting--Japan--1800-1820.
Theatrical productions--Japan--1800-1820.
Format:
Ukiyo-e--Japanese--1800-1820.
Woodcuts--Japanese--Color--1800-1820.
Bookmark /2009615389/
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