Photographic Print : Sumo wrestlers
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Sumo wrestlers
Two Japanese sumo wrestlers
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Media ID 4368516
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10204661
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience the rich tradition and culture of Sumo wrestling with our stunning photographic print from Media Storehouse, featuring two powerful wrestlers locked in an intense battle. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings the energy and excitement of this ancient Japanese sport right into your home or office. Perfect for any space seeking a unique and authentic touch, our high-quality prints are available through our Rights Managed licensing, ensuring you the flexibility to use them in various projects while respecting the intellectual property rights of the image owner.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, two Sumo wrestlers from late 19th century Japan engage in an intense and physical match, their powerful bodies coated in a fine layer of clay. The wrestlers, dressed in their traditional mawashi loincloths and hats, are locked in a fierce embrace, each trying to outmaneuver the other and force their opponent out of the circular ring, or dohyo. The dohyo, a raised platform made of packed earth, is surrounded by a crowd of onlookers, their faces etched with excitement and anticipation. Sumo wrestling, one of Japan's oldest and most revered sports, dates back to the 3rd century. Originally, sumo was a Shinto ritual meant to appease the gods and ensure a good harvest. Over the centuries, it evolved into a competitive sport, with wrestlers training rigorously to build up their strength and agility. This photograph captures the raw power and intensity of Sumo wrestling in the late 19th century, a time of great change and modernization in Japan. The country was opening up to the world, and traditional Japanese culture, including Sumo wrestling, was being documented and preserved for future generations. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural significance of Sumo wrestling in Japan. Despite the passage of time and the many changes that have taken place in the country, Sumo wrestling remains a beloved and integral part of Japanese culture, with millions of fans around the world continuing to be captivated by its unique blend of tradition, strength, and athleticism. This photograph is a valuable historical record of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the past and shedding light on the enduring appeal of Sumo wrestling as a sport and as a cultural institution.
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