Kiyochika: Night Attack of the Soga Brothers

Artist: Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915)
Title:  Night Attach of the Soga Brothers Triptych Date: 1882

Dynamic scene of the Soga brothers attack of Suketsune, their father’s murderer, at the shogun’s hunting camp. The older brother Juro wears a garment with butterflies, and the younger Goro wears a robe with stylized purple plovers. Juro draws his sword, his foot crushing a woven pillow, while Goro prepares to strike from behind. We see large bows and arrows for hunting stored on the right, as well as fabric walls and a mosquito net. The accomplice Oiso no Tora, Juro’s lover, kneels right while holding a lamp and watching the action with interest.  Kiyochika does not often depict historical warrior scenes, so this is an interesting example.

Dimensions: ôban triptych (each sheet approx 36 x 24.2 cm)

Condition: Very good impression, color and condition. 
Signature: Shinseiro Kiyochika hitsu

SKU: KYC502