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The Village School (Terakoya) scene

Sadahide, 1845, Wood cut
The Village School (Terakoya) scene
The Village School (Terakoya) scene
The Village School (Terakoya) scene
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Item no
329
Title
The Village School (Sugawara denju terakoya) scene from the play from the play 'Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy' ('Sugawara denju tenarai kagami')
Description
This print depicts Act 4, Scene 2 from the play 'Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy'. The action takes place at the village school where Sugawara has hidden his son and heir Kan Shusai. The evil lord Shihei has ordered Matsuomaru (seated centre) to identify and behead Kan Shusai. Each child is brought before Matsuomaru for inspection, before being released.
Artist / maker
Date
1845
Size
22.2 x 33.5 cm.
Type
Location
Art and Design Library
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Price
Digital FileElectronic file 72 dpi JPEG​
£6.10(inc. VAT 20%)
Digital FileElectronic File 300 dpi TIFF​
£31.00(inc. VAT 20%)
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