Kandegawa no Yokichi
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Art of Japan
Description
Kandegawa no Yokichi was a celebrated Edo-period strongman and wrestler (rikishi) associated with the Kanda district, whose feats of physical prowess made him a subject of popular legend. Kuniyoshi's interest in figures defined by extraordinary bodily strength — from samurai heroes to sumo wrestlers — extended naturally to such urban legends of physical power. The print likely shows Yokichi in a characteristic display of strength, his massive frame contrasting with the ordinary Edo setting around him.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kandegawa no Yokichi was created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川国芳).
Kandegawa no Yokichi depicts sumo, figures, and portraits.