Moral teaching for shopboys giving good and bad examples of behaviour

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"Moral Teaching for Shopboys Giving Good and Bad Examples of Behaviour" is a woodblock print series by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, a renowned Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the late Edo period. This series, created in the 19th century, serves as an illustrative guide aimed at young apprentices and shop assistants, depicting the virtues and vices that were expected to be cultivated or avoided in the commercial and social environment of the time.

Kuniyoshi, known for his imaginative and often humorous depictions of samurai, mythical animals, and landscapes, here applies his artistic skills to the realm of moral education. Each print in the series presents a pair of contrasting scenes: one exemplifying commendable behavior, such as diligence, honesty, and respect, and the other showing reprehensible actions like laziness, deceit, and disrespect. The juxtaposition of good and bad behaviors is intended to instruct and influence the young audience, steering them towards the moral and ethical standards valued by society.

The prints are rich in detail and narrative, with each scene accompanied by captions or dialogue that further elucidate the moral lesson. The use of popular and accessible imagery would have made the series an effective tool for conveying these lessons to the shopboys, who were often in the early stages of their education and career.

As a work of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, "Moral Teaching for Shopboys Giving Good and Bad Examples of Behaviour" not only reflects the artist's versatility and engagement with contemporary social issues but also provides valuable insight into the cultural norms and educational practices of the Edo period. The series is an example of how ukiyo-e, beyond its aesthetic appeal, served as a medium for didactic and cultural transmission in pre-modern Japan.

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