P0700-050
        
          
          
          
            Woodblock Print
          
            Framed
          
            Sumo Wrestler   Tokyo Nichinichi Newspaper
          
            Japanese Asian
          
            Japan
          
            C. 1880
          
            Ink On Paper
          
          
            $2495.00
          
         
        
        
       
      
      
      
        Part of the 19th century Meiji Reformation in Japan was aimed at educating and keeping the general populace informed, leading to the creation of daily newspapers. Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shinbun was one of the first to also include prints illustrating the most dramatic headlines, created by Utagawa Yoshiiku (1833-1904). From fires to fights to humorous stories, the engaging illustrations were well received and much loved by the people.