Sumo SpectatorsUtagawa Kunisada · 1853

  • Art movementUkiyo-E
  • Creation date1853

Utagawa Kunisada (1786 – 1865)

Discover Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865), the most popular ukiyo-e artist of 19th-century Japan! Explore his iconic kabuki actor portraits (yakusha-e), beautiful women (bijin-ga), and vibrant woodblock prints. A rediscovered master.


About this artwork

  • Title: Sumo Spectators
  • Artist: Utagawa Kunisada
  • Year: 1853
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Color intensity: Balanced
  • Perceived brightness: bright
  • Topics: sports

Questions & Answers

Who is the author of "Sumo Spectators", and in which movement?

Utagawa Kunisada created "Sumo Spectators" within the Ukiyo-E movement.

Is Utagawa Kunisada, creator of "Sumo Spectators", known under other names?

Other names recorded for Utagawa Kunisada, creator of "Sumo Spectators", include Sumida Shōgorō Ix, Sumida Shōzō, Toyokuni Iii, Kuni-Sada, Gototei.

How strong is the contrast in "Sumo Spectators" by Utagawa Kunisada?

"Sumo Spectators" by Utagawa Kunisada shows a statement contrast between its light and dark areas.

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