Act Six: Yoichibei's House from the play Chushingura (Treausry of the Forty-seven Loyal Retainers) c. 1795

"Act Six: Yoichibei's House" is a woodblock print from the *Chushingura* series by Katsukawa Shun'ei, a prominent artist of the *ukiyo-e* school. The print depicts a scene from the famous Japanese play, *Chushingura*, or "The Treasury of the Forty-Seven Loyal Retainers". The scene shows three samurai involved in a dramatic moment, highlighting the complex emotions and events of this popular tale. This *ukiyo-e* print, created around 1795, exemplifies the detailed narrative style and vibrant colors characteristic of Shun'ei's work. The print, currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, provides a glimpse into the world of Edo-period theater and the enduring legacy of the *Chushingura* story.