Lynn Matsuoka brings to life famous Kabuki actors and
Sumotori (wrestlers) with her all original paintings in oil and graphite
on 100% rag paper (size 14" x 17"), prints and drawings. All pieces are done
from life, at the actual site. Her high quality prints ar
e available in various sizes.
ICHIKAWA ENNOSUKE
The great Ennosuke waits in his dressing room, dressed in the lush silk costume of the character in the play.
US$400 (Lithograph orders only)
SAWAMURA TOJURO (original painting)
The beautiful onnagata Tojuro puts white make-up on his hands before dressing in his costume.
¥800,000 (Yen), US$9,400
KURUMABIKI (print, lithograph with hand coloring)
An offset lithograph with additional hand coloring by the artist. This depicts the magnificent Kichiemon in the role of Umeomaru in the classic play "Kurumabiki".
¥55,000 (Yen), US$650
NAKAMURA JAKUEMON (painting)
The great onnagata and living national treasure Jakuemon applies make-up in his dressing room at the Kabuki-za in Tokyo.
¥700,000 (Yen), US$8,200
NAKAMURA SHIKAN
The great onnagata Shikan in his dressing room preparing for his role in
Sumidagawa, surrounded by his dressers.
US$450 (Lithograph orders only)
Please note that all prices are in yen and will be charged in U.S. dollars according to the exchange
rate at the time the order is placed.
Please email Lynn Matsuoka, if you have a comment or inquiry about pricing or these works.
Lynn Matsuoka's paintings have been seen for years on the regular "Sumo Digest" evening wrap-up during each tournament (broadcast in U.S. and Europe everyday). Sumo paintings, drawings and prints are also available, please inquire via email.
She is a guest commentator for the Cable NHK Sumo, broadcast in English for every Grand Tournament (six times a year). This broadcast can be heard live in the U.S. and Europe as well as Japan.
Her works are available for sale, or as illustrations for publications and sets. The artist is available for commissions and installations, to be done at the Tokyo studio or on site.