Dong Yong (Toei), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety as a Mirror for Children (Nijushiko doji kagami)" c. 1843

This woodblock print, "Dong Yong (Toei)," from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety as a Mirror for Children (Nijushiko doji kagami)," by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, depicts the tale of Dong Yong, a young man who is forced to sell himself into servitude to pay for his father's funeral. The image shows the moment Dong Yong is reunited with his late father's spirit, now a beautiful woman in the sky. This work, dating back to 1843, illustrates a popular Chinese folktale, demonstrating Kuniyoshi's mastery of ukiyo-e style with its vibrant colors and dramatic composition.