Manga
katsushikahokusai
Guimet Museum, Paris, France
drawing, paper, ink
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drawing
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asian-art
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ukiyo-e
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figuration
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paper
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ink
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genre-painting
"Manga" is a series of sketches by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, renowned for his woodblock prints. This particular piece, currently housed in the Guimet Museum in Paris, showcases Hokusai's masterful ability to capture the dynamic movements and raw power of sumo wrestlers in simple yet expressive lines. The sketches depict various wrestling techniques, highlighting the intensity and physicality of this traditional Japanese sport, which remained popular throughout the Edo period. Hokusai's "Manga" series, encompassing over 15,000 sketches, offers a fascinating insight into the artist's creative process and his keen observation of daily life.
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