A Special 1938 Takamizawa Group - Founded in 1911, the Takamizawa Publisher of
Comments - Terrific Sharaku triptych depicting the eight-year-old boy wrestler Daidozan Bungoro taking part in the opening ceremonies before a sumo match. He stands in the center of the ring, stamping his foot and wearing the traditional fringed apron. Ten wrestlers are gathered around watching him, each a specific portrait rather than an idealized figure, in a variety of carefully observed and drawn attitudes and expressions. One man points at the child while others frown with displeasure or smile with amusement. In the left panel, the wrestlers are: top row, Tanikaze and Raiden; middle row, Miyagino; bottom row, Tatsugaseki and Kachozan. In the right panel, the wrestlers are: top row, Kumonryu and Tamagaki; middle row, Wadagahara; bottom row, Semiyana and Jinmaku. Beautifully detailed with soft color. An incredible and rare Sharaku sumo subject.
Artist - Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)
Image Size - 14 3/4" x 29 3/4" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Small tear at edge, hole, repaired. Slight toning spotting, and soiling, a few creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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