Tanikaze (1750–1795) of Eko-in kanjin sumo is famous in ukiyo-e.
Sept 29 blog ukiyo-e =left
reprint by Shunsho Katsukawa (1726–1792)—Torii-school breakaway; disciple Hokusai.
Many Shunsho pupils drew Tanikaze.
Top: Shunko (1743–1812) ring entry—influenced Sharaku with large-face series
. Shunko and Shunsho Tanikaze match the pale, gentle-eyed description.
Shunei (1762–1819) =right= with stubble—humorous airy style; rival of Shunko.
Another, Shuncho (dates unknown)—Torii-style beauties plus Shunsho brush paintings
. Left print near Shunei; Naniwaya Okita beside Tanikaze.
Sharaku three-panel Daidozan entry =bottom=; Tanikaze rear left; Daidozan 159 cm, 169 kg giant.
