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Biographies of the Faithful Samurai: The Syllable Te, Sumino Jûheiji Fuhiwara no Tsugifusa

Artist Utagawa Yoshitora (Japanese, active 1836 - 1887)

CultureJapanese

Date1866

MediumWoodblock print

DimensionsOverall: 14 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. (36.2 x 23.8 cm)

InscribedOn back of paper mount: "Possibly Deikbu, God of Wealth".

Credit LineGift of Mrs. J. Hoge Tyler

Object number61.83.49

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DescriptionColor woodblock print of a peasant (?) with a bowl and a basket. Small structure. Possibly a food stand, in background, with small bells over the door. Ichimorai Yoshitora. Chusingura Series.

Label TextUtagawa Yoshitora Japanese, active ca. 1836-1887 Biographies of the Faithful Samurai: The Syllable Te, Sumino Jûheiji Fuhiwara no Tsugifusa, 1866 Woodblock print on paper The 47 Faithful Samurai, otherwise known as the "masterless" Rōnin, and their adventures became popular subjects for Ukiyo-e in the 1800s as censorship of traditional actor and courtesan prints, increased. The dramatized version of the stories, the Chūshingura-- The Treasury of Loyal Retainers-- had endured in theater for more than 250 years. As militarism rose during this period, these heroes became especially popular in prints. Gift of Mrs. J Hoge Tyler 61.83.49Exhibition History"Inspiring Impressionism: Japanese Prints in the Chrysler Collection," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, March 10 - June 18, 2017.