The Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China, Script by Tanekazu : Emperor Wen of Han (Kan no Buntei)
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797 – 1861)
Discover Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861), a master of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Renowned for vibrant warrior scenes, fantastical landscapes & blending traditional with Western styles. Explore his iconic Suikoden series and more!
Keio University Library (Tokyo, Japan)
n 8 minutes on foot from JR Tamachi Station 7 minutes on foot from Toei Subway Mita Station 8 minutes on foot from Akabanebashi Station
About this artwork
- Title: The Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China, Script by Tanekazu : Emperor Wen of Han (Kan no Buntei)
- Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
- Year: 1852
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Keio University Library
- Movement: Japanese Ukiyo-e
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Purpose: Accent
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
Quick Facts
- Notable elements or techniques: Dynamic composition; Detailed depiction of figures.
- Movement: Edo Period Art
- Title: The Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China
- Location: Private Collection
- Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
- Artistic style: Japanese Ukiyo-e
- Subject or theme: Filial Piety; Confucianism


