Comments - Handsome kabuki triptych showing two sumo wrestlers arguing. The older, more experienced sumo Chogoro purposely lost a match to the young Chokichi in hopes of earning a favor from his patron. After Chokichi learns the truth, he lashes out at Chogoro. At left, the young athlete raises a tea cup above his head, ready to smash it down angrily. He wears a blue kimono with patterned with large horses and cherry blossoms, a black robe draped over his shoulder. Chogoro glares back at him with a frown, raising his fn behind his head. He wears an olive green kimono with a design of butterflies and tie-dyed clouds. At right, a woman looks up with a worried expression while the man behind her watches with pair. Nice large expressive figures.

Artist - Meiji era artist (not read)

Image Size - 14" x 28 3/8" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. A few thinning spots, repaired. Creasing, ink offsetting, slight soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.