Japanese Print "Act five [of the Kanadehon Chūshingura]." by Katsushika Hokusai
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Artist:Katsushika Hokusai
Title:Act five [of the Kanadehon Chūshingura].
Date:[between 1804 and 1812]
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Source:Library of Congress
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Description:
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 Sadakurō. 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 Chūshingura or revenge of the 47 Rōnin.