Sumo Wrestler and Landscape, 1866

by Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)

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Sumo Wrestler and Landscape, 1866 by Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)

Original Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874) Japanese Woodblock Print
Sumo Wrestler and Landscape, 1866

Comments - Handsome portrait of a sumo wrestler outside the ring. His last name is Sakaigawa, but we have not read the first name. He wears a blue coat over a striped kimono tied with a black and white checked obi, two swords at his side. A horizontal inset across the top shores a view of boats on the water from the shore, with the snow-capped peak of Mt. Fuji in the distance. An interesting sumo subject.

Artist - Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)

Image Size - 14" x 9 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. A couple small tears, repaired. Slight toning, soiling, and creasing, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Sumo Wrestler and Landscape, 1866 by Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)
Sumo Wrestler and Landscape, 1866 by Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)

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