Perspective View (Uki-e) of Sadakuro Killing Yeichibei, from the Treasury of Loyal Retainers (ChÅ«shingura) Edo period, circa late 18th to early 19th century

Editor: This is Utagawa Toyoharu's "Perspective View of Sadakuro Killing Yeichibei," a woodblock print. It has such a dramatic feel. The figures are small within the vast landscape; what strikes you about this piece? Curator: It's fascinating how Toyoharu uses Uki-e to frame this act of violence within a seemingly serene landscape. Consider how the *Chushingura* story, a narrative of loyalty and revenge, resonated within the socio-political context of the Edo period. How might the audience have received such a scene of violence, set against a backdrop of natural beauty? Editor: I never thought about it that way, I was too focused on the image itself. Thank you for helping me understand the context. Curator: Thinking about the story allows us to consider this piece in terms of justice, honor, and the complexities of moral obligations.