Sumo Wrestler Inagawa and His Wife Arguing

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Sumo Wrestler Inagawa and His Wife Arguing by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Sumo Wrestler Inagawa and His Wife Arguing

Comments - Dramatic kabuki scene of the sumo wrestler Inagawa arguing with his wife beside a palanquin at night. At left, the beauty leans forward with an alarmed expression, anxiously biting on the edge of cloth she holds. Inagawa glares at her furiously as he pushes up the sleeve of his boldly pattern kimono. At right, Kitanoya Shichibei eyes the athlete suspiciously out of the corners of his eyes, flinging his hands out before him. From left, the actors are Otani Tomoemon V, Nakamura Shikan IV, and Sawamura Tossho II. A bold design with large expressive figures, nicely detailed with fine line work in the hair and soft shading on the background.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14" x 28 5/8"

Condition - This print with nice detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Vertical folds between panels. A few creases and marks, light horizontal lines where backing papers meet. Please see photos for details.

Sumo Wrestler Inagawa and His Wife Arguing by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Sumo Wrestler Inagawa and His Wife Arguing by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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