Geisha`s met sumo poppen before 1806

This ukiyo-e woodblock print, created by renowned Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro before 1806, depicts two geishas holding miniature sumo wrestlers. The scene is a playful and humorous representation of popular Japanese entertainment, capturing the elegance of geishas alongside the strength and vigor of sumo. The print showcases Utamaro's mastery of detail, evident in the intricate hairstyles, elegant kimonos, and the expressive faces of the subjects. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the captivating and often satirical nature of ukiyo-e art, which captured everyday life and popular culture in Edo-era Japan.