Nidanme,Hokusai Katsushika,Photo of Ukiyo-e,Japan,Samurai,Konami,Rikiya,c1810

Title: Nidanme
Title Translation: Act two [of the Kanadehon Chushingura].
Creator(s): Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist
Date Created/Published: [between 1804 and 1812]
Summary: Print shows, in the background, Konami sitting inside a building, probably meeting with her lover Rikiya, who is not visible, though the hilt of a sword can be seen through the opening, at center is Wakasanosuke sitting on a porch, and, in the foreground, Honzo, a samurai and Wakasanosuke's retainer, cutting a pine branch from a small tree in front of the porch, demonstrating his loyalty. A scene from act two 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:
Allegiance--Japan--1800-1820.
Samurai--Japan--1800-1820.
Interpersonal relations--Japan--1800-1820.
Revenge--1800-1820.
Domestic life--Japan--1800-1820.
Theatrical productions--Japan--1800-1820.
Format:
Ukiyo-e--Japanese--1800-1820.
Woodcuts--Japanese--Color--1800-1820.
Bookmark /2009615379/
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