45. GAKUTEI (1786-1868). The Soga Brothers

YASHIMA GAKUTEI  (1786-1868)

The two brothers, Soga no Jūrō Sukenari and Soga no Gorō
Tokimune, in front of Kudo Suketsume’s tent in Yoritomo’s hunting
camp. The Story of the Soga Brothers is about the revenge the
brothers take after the murder of their father (1193).

Woodblock colour print with metallic pigments details
Shikishiban surimono, 20,5x17,8 cm
Signed: Gakutei, artist’s seal Sadaoka
Poems by Hana Shinemon and Harunoya Naritake
Title: The Soga Brothers - Tale of Soga Brothers (Soga kyōdai - Soga
monogatari)
From the series Twenty-four Japanese Examples of Filial Piety for the
Honchō-ren (Honchō-ren - Honchō nijūshikō)
Privately published by the Honchō-ren circle of poets
c. 1821

Another impression in the Rijksmuseum, no. RP-P-1958-450, is
illustrated in Forrer. Surimono in the Rijksmuseum, no. 409

lllustrated in our catalogue Surimono. Hokusai-Shinsai-Hokkei-Gakutei, 
September 2024, no. 45.

Very good impression, colour and condition

Price: Euro 2250

Status: Available




Item: D 506