The engraving represents the famous master of Japanese sumo wrestling, Kurokumo Ryūgorō (1820–1871). The name Kurokumo means ‘a black cloud.’ On the engraving, the wrestler left his autograph: ‘Kurokumo himself wrote this.’
Sumo wrestler Kurokumo Ryūgorō
Creation period
Mid-20th century.
Technique
Paper, color woodblock printing
Collection
Exhibition
6
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Sumo wrestler Kurokumo Ryūgorō
Creation period
Mid-20th century.
Technique
Paper, color woodblock printing
Collection
Exhibition
6
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