Origin of Sumo
by Kajita Hanko
- Date:
- 1909
- Medium:
- Woodblock Print
- Image courtesy of
- Artsy
Description
In "Origin of Sumo," Kajita Hanko demonstrates a mastery of the woodblock medium with characteristic skill.
by Kajita Hanko
In "Origin of Sumo," Kajita Hanko demonstrates a mastery of the woodblock medium with characteristic skill.
The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence. Produced in 1909 during the Meiji era, this work reflects an age of profound artistic transformation in Japan.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Origin of Sumo was created by Kajita Hanko (梶田半古) in 1909.
Origin of Sumo depicts sumo.
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