Catalog record · 目録番号 84485

The Sumö Wrestler Takaneyama Sökichi

Catalog note / 解説

The Katsukawa sumö repertoire began with full-length realistic portraits of individual wrestlers wearing elegant brocade keshömawashi, as seen in this print. The darker areas in the print were originally painted with white lead, which has tarnished over time. This method was used to create different tones defining muscle shape and body movement. (from Oh Sumo! exhibition 5/7/07-)

Image record / 画像情報

Honolulu · c. 1800 · honolulu

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