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Count Soejima Taneomi (副島 種臣, October 17, 1828 – January 31, 1905) was a diplomat and statesman during early Meiji period Japan.
Two-Line Calligraphy. Soejima Taneomi Japanese. Edo (1615–1868)–Meiji (1868–1912) period. Not on view. Two columns of Chinese characters, boldly brushed in dark ink on satin, convey a sense of all the writer’s vigor, strength of purpose, and dynamic personality.
Octover 17, 1828 - January 31, 1905. Birthplace (modern name) Saga. Occupation, Status. Politician. Description. Samurai of the Saga Clan, government official, statesman. Born in Saga. His father was a samurai of the Saga Clan and a scholar of kokugaku (National Learning).
Artwork Details. Overview. Provenance. 草書. Title: Calligraphy in Cursive Script. Artist: Soejima Taneomi (Japanese, 1828–1905) Period: Meiji period (1868–1912) Date: late 19th century. Culture: Japan. Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on satin. Dimensions: Image: 72 5/16 × 34 5/8 in. (183.7 × 88 cm)
Soejima Taneomi was a prominent figure in the early Meiji oligarchy, including serving as Foreign Minister during some of the key foreign affairs matters of the early 1870s. Soejima was born and raised in Saga han. His father was a kokugaku scholar and retainer to the lords of the domain.
Taneomi SOEJIMA (October 17 1828 - January 31 1905) was a Japanese samurai, feudal retainer of the Saga clan, bureaucrat and statesman. He was a recipient of the First Order of Merit. He was also a hakushaku (count). He went by the common name of Jiro. His pen-names were Sokai and Ichiichi Gakujin.
Soejima Taneomi. 1828～1905. He was a politician. He born the second son of Taneaki Edayoshi (枝吉種彰). Then he became an adopted son of Fukushima family at the age 32. He was active as a capable politician when the Meiji revolution. After the revolution, he was appointed foreign minister.
