Artwork

勝川春好画大相撲力士「小野川・勢見山・八ヶ峯」|Three Sumō Wrestlers: Onogawa, Seimiyama, and Yatsugamine

勝川春好画大相撲力士「小野川・勢見山・八ヶ峯」|Three Sumō Wrestlers: Onogawa, Seimiyama, and Yatsugamine is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Katsukawa Shunkō. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, created around 1794 by Katsukawa Shunkō, depicts three sumō wrestlers. Executed in ink and color on paper, it is a representative example of the artist's work.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows three wrestlers, identified as Onogawa, Seimiyama, and Yatsugamine, in traditional Japanese attire. Each figure is distinguished by their clothing and accessories, such as a red cloth, patterned robe, and dark robes with a small bag.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bold outlines and flat colors to create a striking visual effect. The detailed rendering of the wrestlers' tattoos adds a layer of realism to the image, highlighting Shunkō's attention to detail.