Japanese Print "Sumö Wrestler Arauma Kichigorö" by Utagawa Kunisada
Artist:Utagawa Kunisada
Title:Sumö Wrestler Arauma Kichigorö
Date:1843
Details:The original page for this print is no longer online. More information may be available on the source's web site.
Source:Honolulu Museum of Art
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Description:
Kunisada depicted many popular sumö wrestlers in his prints. Usually, the massive figures of Kunisada’s sumö wrestlers occupy most of the space in the print, as seen here. The wrestler’s arms and legs are open and the size of his feet is exaggerated. Sumö prints were as popular as prints of actors and beautiful women, functioning much like contemporary posters of celebrities. (from Oh Sumo! exhibition 5/7/07-)