Act Eight: The Bridal Journey from the play Chushingura (Treasury of the Forty-seven Loyal Retainers) c. early 1790s

This woodblock print, "Act Eight: The Bridal Journey", is part of a series by Katsukawa Shun'ei depicting scenes from the play "Chushingura" (Treasury of the Forty-seven Loyal Retainers). Created around the early 1790s, this print showcases Shun'ei's use of vibrant colors and detailed patterns. The central figure is a woman kneeling and putting on a shoe, while two other women look on. The landscape background and the figures' attire demonstrate the artist's meticulous attention to detail, making this print a captivating example of Japanese ukiyo-e art.