Daimon Kinoshita (1946-Present) - Related “Handa Dynasty” works:
Title: 若花田/貴花田兄弟図 (Wakanohana & Takanohana Brothers).
Artist: Daimon Kinoshita (1946-Present).
Signed & Dated: Circa 1985. Seals/chops to left margin: (Published by Kyoto Hanga-In (京都版画院版). Engraved/carved by (彫): Kishima Shigeo 木島重男. Printed by (摺): Ito Tatsuya 伊藤達也. “Daimon” & edition seal beneath. The Japan Sumo Association revived the traditional Sumo nishiki-e art in 1985 by commissioning Daimon Kinoshita to create a series of ukiyo-e prints - harnessing the traditional methods & expertise of the artist, skilled carvers, and printers - to depict sumo wrestlers for the opening of the National Sports Arena in Ryogoku. “不許按製” (Rights), “財団法人 日本相撲協会” (The Japan Sumo Association), alongside copyright seal along lower margin.
Medium: Woodblock.
Paper Size: H: 27.00cm x W: 41.00cm.
Condition: Wonderful. Please see photos/contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: A splendid and rare print showcasing the legendary Yokozuna brothers, Takanohana Kōji (貴乃花光司) (1972-) and Wakanohana Masaru (花田虎上) (1971-), who are the sons of Futabayama Sadaji 双葉山定次 (1912-1968), dressed in casual/ceremonial "yukata" (浴衣) wear. As torchbearers to one of sumo's most influential and notable families - the Hanada dynasty - they were the stars of their father’s renowned stable. Dominating the early 1990s, they captivated fans with both their enduring rivalry and their battles alongside the only other active Yokozuna at the time, Akebono Tarō (曙太郎) (1969-). Daimon Kinoshita notes on his website:
若花田/貴花田
ＷＡＫＡＨＡＮＡＤＡ・ＴＡＫＡＨＡＮＡＤＡ。
Official Website: The Japan Sumo Association | NIHON SUMO KYOKAI | https://www.sumo.or.jp
Official Website: Daimon Kinoshita: http://www.daimon-e.sakura.ne.jp
Title: 若花田/貴花田兄弟図 (Wakanohana & Takanohana Brothers).
Artist: Daimon Kinoshita (1946-Present).
Signed & Dated: Circa 1985. Seals/chops to left margin: (Published by Kyoto Hanga-In (京都版画院版). Engraved/carved by (彫): Kishima Shigeo 木島重男. Printed by (摺): Ito Tatsuya 伊藤達也. “Daimon” & edition seal beneath. The Japan Sumo Association revived the traditional Sumo nishiki-e art in 1985 by commissioning Daimon Kinoshita to create a series of ukiyo-e prints - harnessing the traditional methods & expertise of the artist, skilled carvers, and printers - to depict sumo wrestlers for the opening of the National Sports Arena in Ryogoku. “不許按製” (Rights), “財団法人 日本相撲協会” (The Japan Sumo Association), alongside copyright seal along lower margin.
Medium: Woodblock.
Paper Size: H: 27.00cm x W: 41.00cm.
Condition: Wonderful. Please see photos/contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: A splendid and rare print showcasing the legendary Yokozuna brothers, Takanohana Kōji (貴乃花光司) (1972-) and Wakanohana Masaru (花田虎上) (1971-), who are the sons of Futabayama Sadaji 双葉山定次 (1912-1968), dressed in casual/ceremonial "yukata" (浴衣) wear. As torchbearers to one of sumo's most influential and notable families - the Hanada dynasty - they were the stars of their father’s renowned stable. Dominating the early 1990s, they captivated fans with both their enduring rivalry and their battles alongside the only other active Yokozuna at the time, Akebono Tarō (曙太郎) (1969-). Daimon Kinoshita notes on his website:
若花田/貴花田
ＷＡＫＡＨＡＮＡＤＡ・ＴＡＫＡＨＡＮＡＤＡ。
Official Website: The Japan Sumo Association | NIHON SUMO KYOKAI | https://www.sumo.or.jp
Official Website: Daimon Kinoshita: http://www.daimon-e.sakura.ne.jp
Daimon Kinoshita (1946-Present) - Related “Handa Dynasty” works:
Wakanohana vs. Takanohana : Kyushu 1995 (若乃花 対 貴乃花) | SumoParis Youtube Channel | 27 Nov 2010
