A Sumo Hold, No. 11 from Twelve Bouts in the Way of Love (Shikidō torikumi jūniban)
Isoda Koryusai
1775
- Medium
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e), ink and color on paper
- Dimensions
- 9 3/16 × 14 3/4 in. (23.34 × 37.47 cm) (sheet, horizontal ōban)
- Genre
Tags
Japan
About
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.
