Figure Studies
Hotei Within his Sack
Kōgan Gengei
A charming Zen ink drawing of Hotei peering from a large sack with a joyful, serene expression.
Hotei
Ogata Kōrin
1704 · Medium Not Listed
A spirited Zen ink wash painting of Hotei, captured with bold, expressive brushwork.
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Where it works
An airy, quiet work in a warmer tonal register — adds presence without crowding the room.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads easily over horizontal furniture or open wall spans
- Walls
- Reads clearest against mid or deeper wall tones
- Color notes
- Warm beige
About the piece
Attributed to the Edo-period master Ogata Kōrin, this ink wash painting depicts Hotei, one of Japan's Seven Lucky Gods. The work demonstrates the artist's ability to convey character and volume through minimal, confident ink strokes, reflecting the Zen aesthetic of simplicity and spontaneity.
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