Utagawa Kuninao 1795-1854: Perspective Print from the 47 Ronin (Sold)

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Artist: Utagawa Kuninao
Title: Perspective Print from the 47 Ronin
Series: Newly Published Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Shinpan uki-e Chûshingura)
Date: ca. 1820's

Surrounded by rooms of sorrowful retainers, Enya Hangan prepares to commit seppuku. An attendant bears the wrapped sword, the perspective making it seem like perhaps the longest walk of his life.

Condition: Very good impression, color and condition. 
Dimensions: ôban 24.8 x 35.9
Publisher: Echizen'ya Kihei
Signature: Utagawa Kuninao ga 

SKU: KNN005