{"product_id":"1780s-eastern-sumo-wrestlers-match-by-katsukawa-shuncho-approximately-37x25cm-in-a-new-a3-frame","title":"1780s Eastern Sumo Wrestlers Match by Katsukawa Shuncho (Approximately 37X25cm in a New A3 Frame","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eGood condition overall with some insect and water damage consistent with age. The printed lines remain sharp and the black ink has not faded. The visible wear adds strong historical character and authenticity to the piece. Presented in a new A3 frame with acid-free backing and UV protection to help prevent further deterioration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eThis late Edo-period ukiyo-e print by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKatsukawa Shunshō\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e depicts two celebrated sumo wrestlers of the Eastern division (\u003cem data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eHigashi\u003c\/em\u003e \/ 東方).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eThe wrestler on the right is Nijigadake Sōmaemon, ranked \u003cem data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eSekiwake\u003c\/em\u003e and associated with Awa Province, while the wrestler on the left is Fudenoumi Kin’emon, a \u003cem data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eMaegashira\u003c\/em\u003e wrestler from Kokura. The artist’s signature, \u003cem data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eShunshō ga\u003c\/em\u003e (春章画), appears clearly in the lower left margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eProduced circa the 1780s during the height of Edo-period sumo popularity, prints like this were created for fans who followed famous wrestlers much like modern sports celebrities. The Katsukawa school became especially influential for its lively and recognizable portraiture of Kabuki actors and sumo wrestlers, helping establish the visual conventions of early sports imagery in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eThe bold poses, exaggerated physiques, and strong linework reflect both the physical power of the wrestlers and the dramatic visual style favored by late Edo audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1600\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA historically important and visually striking example of early sumo ukiyo-e, suitable for collectors of Japanese sports history, Edo-period prints, and Katsukawa school works.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48277648244995,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_4752.jpg?v=1780057751","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/1780s-eastern-sumo-wrestlers-match-by-katsukawa-shuncho-approximately-37x25cm-in-a-new-a3-frame","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}