Catalog record · 目録番号 97584
Breaking News - Ako Roshi Vendetta Accomplished
Catalog note / 解説
Two women and other people are reading a special report informing the public that the 47 Ako Roshi had fulfilled their vendetta by killing Kira Kozukenosuke the previous night. A very rare pre-earthquake print by Shinsui. Shinsui signature and seal at lower left. No margins, as published. Handsome scene of two beauties reading a letter, their heads close together as they study the writing. A group gathers behind them to read a similar message, standing around in the snow with interest. Beautiful soft shading in the pale winter sky. About the series: The Loyal Ronin - Fantastic design from a series of woodblock prints published in 1921 under the title \"Gishi Taikan\" or \"The Loyal Ronin.\"…
Image record / 画像情報
OHMI · 1921 · ohmi
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