Sumo Wrestlers, by Cho Gessho

Not much to add on this one either - the main story covered the main technical 'problem' ... how 'rough' to make the print. By looking at the original image you can get an idea of just how roughly a lot of the old work was done ... But there is no way I could ever send out something like that to my collectors!

Blocks: 8 cherrywood
Printing impressions: 8

• 'Beta-ban' - flat background tone
• Key block
• Straw rope
• Skin tone
• Darker skin tone
• Beard 'shadows'
• Brown cloak
• Bamboo