{"product_id":"the-night-attack-of-the-soga-brothers-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"The Night Attack of the Soga Brothers - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting a tense scene from the legendary revenge tale of the Soga brothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicts a scene from the Soga Monogatari, a classic Japanese tale of revenge. The narrative follows the Soga brothers, Sukenari and Tokimune, as they infiltrate the hunting grounds of the shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo to avenge their father. Yoshikazu, a pupil of the famous Utagawa Kuniyoshi, specialises in musha-e, or warrior prints, which were popular during the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition captures a moment of high tension. The figures are arranged in a dynamic, overlapping manner that suggests movement within a confined space. The central warrior, clad in detailed armour, wields a spear with a determined expression. His posture is balanced by the surrounding figures, who are engaged in the chaotic skirmish. The artist uses bold outlines and a specific colour palette to define the forms of the warriors against the dark, atmospheric background. The inclusion of vertical rain lines adds a sense of urgency and environmental context to the nocturnal setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextual elements, including cartouches identifying the characters, are integrated into the design, a common practice in ukiyo-e prints of this era. The print demonstrates the technical skill required to carve and register multiple blocks to achieve the final image. The attention to the patterns on the clothing and the textures of the armour reflects the aesthetic priorities of the Utagawa school. This work provides a window into the cultural fascination with historical military narratives that permeated Japanese society during the nineteenth century. It is a representative example of the dramatic storytelling style that defined the later period of woodblock print production in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596720542031,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596763304271,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596763337039,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596763369807,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596763402575,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596763435343,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596763468111,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596763500879,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596763533647,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596763566415,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596763599183,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596763631951,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Night-Attack-of-the-Soga-Brothers_Poster_CompositorV1_1787982905792.jpg?v=1787983095","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-night-attack-of-the-soga-brothers-utagawa-yoshikazu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}