Soga Brothers - Execution on Yuhi Beach
Artist
Yoshimune Utagawa
(Japanese, 1817 - 1880)
Date1884
Mediumwoodblock
DimensionsOverall: 36 × 72 cm (14 3/16 × 28 3/8 in.)
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Judith Patt
Object number2016.024.030
DescriptionSoga brothers, Juro Sukenari and Goro Tokimune, were on Yuhi-ga-hama beach about to be executed. When the executioners raised their swords, the witnessing officials just spotted a nearing messenger.Status
Not on viewAndo Hiroshige