Soga Collection

Owl on a Pine Branch, early 17th century. Creator: Soga Nichokuan
Owl on a Pine Branch, early 17th century. Edo period

Lions at the Stone Bridge of Mount Tiantai, 1779. Creator: Soga Shohaku
Lions at the Stone Bridge of Mount Tiantai, 1779

Hawk
Artwork showing a magnificent hawk stood on a rocky ledge, with blooming pink and purple flowers surrounding it. Date: circa 1918

Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Oshizu, the Wife of Tanabe Bunzo, 1794 (woodblock print)
5615144 Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Oshizu, the Wife of Tanabe Bunzo, 1794 (woodblock print) by Sharaku, Toshusai (fl.1794-95); 33.7x23.5 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

Mountain Landscape, ca. 1761-63. Creator: Soga Shohaku
Mountain Landscape, ca. 1761-63

Falcon and egret, 16th century (1886). From a picture by Sogo Chokuan. From the E-hon te Kagami, Chinese School. A print from The Pictorial Arts of Japan, by William Anderson, Sampson Low, Marston

Japanese art
The Revenge of the Soga Brothers. 17th c. Detail of the screen with figures of samurais. Japanese art. Tokugawa shogunate period. Painting. ITALY. VENETO. Venice. Museum of Oriental Art

Monument of Soga at Oiso, Naka District, Kanagawa, Japan
Monument of Soga at Oiso, a town located in Naka District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The Soga clan was one of the most powerful clans of the Asuka period of the early Japanese state - the Yamato

Soga no taimen, Scene from a Soga play. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut, color; 36.1 x 25.3 cm (left panel), 36 x 24.7 cm (center panel)

Sawamura sAcjA'rAc no soga no jA'rAc to ichimura takenojAc no soga no gorAc, Sawamura Sojuro as Soga Juro and Ichimura Takenojo as Soga Goro

Sogano jA'rAc sukenari soga no gorAc tokimune tegoshi no sukuna, Actors in the roles of Soga no JA'rAc Sukenari, Soga no GorAc Tokimune, and Tegoshi no Tsukuna

Soga no adauchi, Scene from a Soga play. Utagawa, Yoshikazu, active 1848-1863, artist, 1858. 1 print (2 sheets) : woodcut, color; 35.9 x 24.3 cm (left panel), 35.5 x 24.7 cm (right panel)

Scoll painting by Soga Shohaku (1730-1781)
JAPAN: OLD MAN, c1770s. Scoll painting by Soga Shohaku (1730-1781)

The actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II in the role of Soga no Goro

Scenes related to the Soga family - three warriors, one with two swords and two with bow and arrows; retainers holding the reins of horses in the foreground. Date 16--

Scene from a soga play

Soga Goro making puns

Scenes related to the Soga family - a warrior on horseback with retainers leading and following him. Date 16--

The actor Osagawa Tsuneo in his Kyoto appearance and the actor Ichimura Kamezo in the role of Soga Juro. Print shows two actors

The actor Ichikawa Danjuro in the role of Kaya no Sanpei, also known as Yomei Soga Dozaburo. Date between 1825 and 1834

The actors Sawamura Sojuro in the role of Kudo Tsuketsune and Ichikawa danzo in the role of Soga no Goro. Date between 1768 and 1770

Actors in the roles of Soga no Juro Sukenari, Soga no Goro Tokimune, and Tegoshi no Tsukuna. Print shows a scene from a Soga play, with the Soga brothers and a woman. Date between 1844 and 1848

Scenes related to the Soga family - two warriors praying in front of a shrine while retainers hold their horses. Date 16--

Two scenes related to the Soga family. Print shows in scene on the left, three warriors with bow and arrows hunting deer, one warrior has fallen off his horse; in scene on the right

Scenes related to the Soga family - two warriors with swords walking behind retainers leading two horses. Date 16--

Sawamura Sojuro as Soga Juro and Ichimura Takenojo as Soga Goro. Two actors, Sawamura Sojuro I (1689-1756) in a kneeling position and Ichimura Takenojo (standing), dancing with a tsuzumi

Soga hobby horses. Print shows two kabuki actors with hobby horses. Date 1822

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"Soga: A Journey Through Japanese Art and Culture" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Soga, a name that resonates with rich history and artistic brilliance. From the serene Owl on a Pine Branch by Soga Nichokuan to the majestic Lions at the Stone Bridge of Mount Tiantai painted by Soga Shohaku, these masterpieces transport us to early 17th-century Japan. Intriguingly, we find ourselves captivated by a Hawk soaring through the skies, symbolizing strength and grace. And who could forget Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Oshizu, beautifully portrayed in an exquisite woodblock print from 1794? The artistry is truly remarkable. Soga Shohaku's Mountain Landscape takes us on a visual journey through time. With each brushstroke meticulously placed, we are transported back to ca. 1761-63 when this masterpiece was created, and is nature's beauty captured on canvas. The Falcon and egret from the 16th century (1886) remind us of Japan's reverence for wildlife. This delicate portrayal showcases harmony between predator and prey—a testament to their deep connection with nature. As we delve deeper into Japanese culture, our attention turns towards monuments honoring Soga at Oiso in Kanagawa Prefecture. These landmarks pay homage to historical events that have shaped Japan's identity over centuries. Japanese art flourishes even within theatrical performances like Scene from a Soga play depicted by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861). The vibrant colors and intricate details bring characters such as Sawamura Sojuro or Sogano jA'rAc sukenari soga no gorAc tokimune tegoshi no sukuna vividly to life on stage. Lastly, Utagawa Yoshikazu's Scene from a Soga play captures our imagination once more. We witness intense emotions unfold as revenge takes center stage.