The Soga Brothers: Soga Jūrō Sukenari and Soga Gorō Tokimune

Artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi 月岡芳年 (Japanese, 1839–1892)

Date1872

Mediumwoodblock print; ink and color on paper

ClassificationsPrints

Credit LineAlexander H. Bullock Fund

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Object number2002.102

Label Text2003-04-03: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Japanese, 1839-92) The Brothers Soga Juro Sukenari and Soga Goro Tokimune Approaching the Camp where their Father's Murderer Kudo Suketsune Was Resting Undated [about 1872-73] Series: "Essays by Yoshitoshi" Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; vertical oban Alexander H. Bullock Fund, 2002.102 Braving midnight darkness and a lashing rain-storm, the Soga brothers sneak towards the tent of their father's murderer Kudo Suketsune. Their unity of mind is clearly visible: their expressions are serious and they walk in step, barefoot through the mud. Although the brothers hold similar flaming pine torches and wear similar red sword scabbards and blue and white clothes, it is possible to tell them apart. The older Juro takes the lead and wears a hitatare with a pattern of plovers. The inProvenanceKatie and Scott McDonald, Rochester, NY

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