Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori Killing a Boar 1866

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s “Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori Killing a Boar”, from 1866, is a dramatic woodblock print portraying the famous Japanese sumo wrestler, Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori. Yoshitoshi, a renowned ukiyo-e artist known for his dynamic compositions and striking use of color, captures the intensity of the moment as Yasuyori, seemingly in mid-air, grapples with a ferocious boar. This print, a testament to Yoshitoshi's artistic skill, exemplifies his ability to depict powerful narratives through vivid imagery, making it a captivating work for art enthusiasts and admirers of Japanese culture.