The Wrestler Arauma Daigoro, 1858. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora

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The Wrestler Arauma Daigoro, 1858. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora

The Wrestler Arauma Daigoro, 1858

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1850s Action Bare Chested Barechested Calligraphy Muscular Physique Semi Dress Semi Naked Semi Nude Stomach Sumo Wrestler Sumo Wrestling Utagawa Yoshitora Yoshitora Utagawa Colour Woodblock Print Flexing

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This stunning woodblock print, titled "The Wrestler Arauma Daigoro," dates back to the 1850s and was created by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Yoshitora. The image captures the intensity and power of the sumo wrestler Arauma Daigoro in a full-length, semi-nude portrait. With his bare chest exposed and muscles flexed, Daigoro stands proudly before an audience, his stomach taut and rippling with strength. The intricate details of the print are brought to life through the use of vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes, with calligraphy adding elegant text and context to the scene. Sumo wrestling, a traditional Japanese sport with deep cultural significance, is depicted in this print with a sense of both reverence and excitement. The wrestler's intense focus and powerful physique are on full display, as he prepares to engage in the rigorous and physically demanding matches that were a central part of Japanese life during the nineteenth century. This woodblock print, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Japan and the enduring appeal of the human form in art. The intricate details of the print, from the delicate folds of Daigoro's mawate (sumo wrestling belt) to the expressive lines of his face, showcase the masterful skill of Utagawa Yoshitora and the enduring legacy of woodblock printing in Japan.

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