The artwork titled “Sosan Returning to His Mother” by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, created circa 1840, is a woodcut piece that belongs to the Ukiyo-e art movement and the genre painting category. This work is part of the “24 Paragons of Filial Piety” series and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a serene landscape featuring a stone bridge, traditional buildings, and flowing water. A figure draped in orange kneels by the riverside, reaching toward the water with an expression of tenderness and reverence. In the background, additional figures traverse the bridge, their presence adding a sense of everyday life and movement. The artist uses delicate lines and a harmonious color palette to bring the scene to life, embodying the values of filial piety central to the series. The composition showcases Kuniyoshi’s masterful ability to blend narrative with artistry, evoking a sense of timeless dedication and familial duty.
