The Sumo Wrestler Shirataki Saijirō, 1814
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperexpand_more
Gift of Louis W. Hill, Jr.expand_more P.75.51.99
Not on Viewexpand_more
Shirataki Saijirō was 14 when this portrait was created, and he was already five-feet-nine and 190 pounds. His career as a sumo wrestler in Edo was very brief—he only appeared in one tournament, in1813, where he lost all bouts. This near-pristine print must have been produced shortly thereafter.
Details
- Title
- The Sumo Wrestler Shirataki Saijirō
- Artist Life
- 1764? - 1820
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- P.75.51.99
- Curator Approved
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