A scene from the 9th act of a kabuki play, Kanadehon Chushingura, a tale of revenge based on the forty-seven ronin incident of 1703, c.1870

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"A Scene from the 9th Act of a Kabuki Play, Kanadehon Chushingura" is a woodblock print created circa 1870 by the Japanese artist Hasegawa Sadanobu I (1809–1879). The print depicts a moment from the ninth act of the renowned kabuki play "Kanadehon Chushingura," which dramatizes the historical event known as the Akō incident or the tale of the forty-seven rōnin. This incident, which occurred in 1703, involved a group of samurai who became leaderless (rōnin) after their daimyō, Asano Naganori, was compelled to commit seppuku for assaulting a court official named Kira Yoshinaka. The rōnin avenged their master's honor by meticulously planning and executing a raid on Kira's mansion, which led to his death.

The play "Kanadehon Chushingura" was first staged in 1748 and has since become a staple of Japanese theatre, symbolizing themes of loyalty, honor, and vengeance. The ninth act is particularly significant as it portrays the rōnin's preparation for their impending attack on Kira's residence. Sadanobu's print captures the tension and resolve of the characters, employing the ukiyo-e technique characteristic of the Edo period. Ukiyo-e, or "pictures of the floating world," is a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th through 19th centuries, featuring scenes from history, folklore, and everyday life.

Sadanobu was a prominent figure in the Osaka School of printmaking, known for his detailed and colorful designs. His work on "A Scene from the 9th Act of a Kabuki Play, Kanadehon Chushingura" is a testament to his mastery of the ukiyo-e style and his ability to convey dramatic narratives through visual art. This print not only serves as a historical record of Japanese theatre but also as an artistic interpretation that adds depth to the portrayal of one of Japan's most enduring and celebrated legends.

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