Ichi daime (Act 1), Utagawa Toyokuni I

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Utagawa Toyokuni I, Ichi daime (Act 1)
Utagawa Toyokuni I, Ichi daime (Act 1)
Utagawa Toyokuni I
Ichi daime (Act 1)
circa 1790, Edo period (1600–1868)
Utagawa Toyokuni I
1769–1825
Ichi daime (Act 1), circa 1790, Edo period (1600–1868)
Portfolio/Series title: Ukie Chūshingura (Chushingura Perspective Pictures)
Where object was made: Japan
Material/technique: color woodcut
Dimensions:
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 201 x 306 mm
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 7 15/16 x 12 1/16 in
Sheet/Paper Dimensions (Height x Width): 230 x 350 mm
Sheet/Paper Dimensions (Height x Width): 9 1/16 x 13 3/4 in
Mat Dimensions (Height x Width): 14 x 19 in
Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial
Accession number: 1928.7608
Not on display
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After the dedication of the newly built shrine in which the trophy helmet has been placed, Moronao attempts to give Lady Kawayo a love letter. This is witnessed by Wakasa, who reproves Moronao for making advances towards another man's wife. Angered by this reprimand Moronao later insults Wakasa in public. Here Toyokuni has depicted these two separate scenes on a single sheet: Wakasa, Moronao and Lady Kawayo each appear twice.