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Daruma

(Bodhidharma)

	Object Type	19th Century Japanese Scroll
	Artist	Gyosai
	Period	Meiji
	Materials	Light Color on Paper Screen
	Creation Date	1880
	Dimensions	121.5 x 183.5 cm

Commentary

The freedom and spontaneity of the brush is impressive; there are no wasted strokes and the control is marvelous. According to the box, which was signed, this was painted at a party, a common occurrence in Japan; as always, there is no such thing as a free lunch.- JDP Depicted is a Daruma facing the wall meditating with his eyes widely opened, mouth firmly closed, and a determination on his bearded face. Ink is boldly used and part of the ear rings and robes are accented with gold paint. There is no signature for this painting; however, the container for the painting has his writing stating that it was painted in June of Meiji 21, (1880). (Kobayashi)