A Sumo Hold, No. 11 from Twelve Bouts in the Way of Love (Shikidō torikumi jūniban)

Minneapolis Institute of Art

A Sumo Hold, No. 11 from Twelve Bouts in the Way of Love (Shikidō torikumi jūniban)

Isoda KoryūsaiLinkedCulture matchlcp-e1286e4bc9aa

Date
c. 1775–77
Medium
Woodblock print (nishiki-e), ink and color on paper
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
119738

The positioning of this passionate couple is so entwined it does bring to mind the grabbling of wrestling. He is entering her from behind but she manages to twist her upper body around and grasp at him in what appears to be nearly a headlock. Her expression and gestures are of intense involvement and pleasure. Japan, Asia

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