Japanese Print "Kintoki and a Bear" by Torii Kiyomasu I
Artist:Torii Kiyomasu I
Title:Kintoki and a Bear
Date:1700 c.
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Source:Honolulu Museum of Art
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Kintoki, legendary in Japan for his strength, wrestles with a black bear, the animal he is traditionally associated with. He is also identifiable by the character “kin” displayed on his garments. Kiyomasu (I ) was famous for depicting powerful Kabuki scenes in the aragoto (rough) style. ""Gourd legs"" (the exaggeration of the leg muscles) and ""earthworm lines"" (the curvilinear outline of the figure) convey a sense of power and violent action very characteristic of this artist. (from Daring Moves Exhibition, 8/1/06-)