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Ed van der Elsken
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Portret van een onbekende sumoworstelaar op straat, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, c. 1980 - c. 1989

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Portret van een onbekende sumoworstelaar op straat, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, c. 1980 - c. 1989

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-17-165

The image is a black and white photograph capturing an individual dressed in traditional Japanese sumo wrestling attire, known as "maikobo," on a city street. The person stands prominently at the center of the frame, facing slightly to their right with a neutral expression. They are wearing a patterned kimono that has swirling designs predominantly in shades of black and white. The surroundings suggest an urban setting during daylight hours; there's another individual walking away from the camera on the right side, while others can be seen further back in the scene. The backdrop includes trees, signage for "Odakyu," indicating a public transportation hub or nearby station, traffic lights, pedestrian crossing signs with numbers, and various buildings that give an impression of a modern city environment. Notable features include traditional Japanese sandals on wooden platforms known as geta, which are visible at the bottom. The overall composition captures a moment juxtaposing cult

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