Drawing, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, circa 1840

First-stage preparatory drawing for an woodblock print (shita-e), for an apparently unpublished series on the theme of the twenty-four paragons of filial piety in western style. Kakkyo and his wife unearthing a pot of gold. With pentimenti. Date: circa 1840. Dimensions: Height: 33.40 centimetres; ; Width: 23.50 centimetres. Depicted People: Guo Ju 郭巨. Collection: British Museum. Drawing (BM 1992,0408,0.2)