The Revenge of the Soga Brothers - Wonderful image from an unusual historic series by Hiroshige illustrating the famous tale of the Soga Brothers. Based on a true story, the father was murdered in 1175 when the brothers were aged three and five. In 1193, they finally avenged his death, killing his assassin during a hunting party at the foot of Mt. Fuji during a pouring rainstorm. This legendary story of honor and heroism was a favorite during the Edo era, and a subject for countless artists and playwrights.

Beautifully carved and printed, these reprints come from a 1917 edition published by Yoshikawa Kobunkan. Each features a scene from the famous revenge drama along with a descriptive text page. Originals from this series are difficult to find, so these fine Taisho era reprints are offer a nice chance to collect a rare Hiroshige image.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - Image: 7 5/8" x 5 1/4" + margins as shown; each page 9 1/2" x 6 1/2"

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Two separate panels. Stitching holes along inner edges from previous folio binding. Some prints have slight soiling or creasing, a few have some spotting. Please see photos for a sense of individual condition. Generally in good condition overall.