Seven Gods of Good Fortune and Chinese Children by Kano Chikanobu

Seven Gods of Good Fortune and Chinese Children 17th - 18th century

abstract painting

water colours

human-figures

asian-art

japan

handmade artwork painting

tile art

child

underpainting

men

human

painting painterly

wall painting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This six-panel screen by Kano Chikanobu, a prominent artist of the Kano school, depicts a scene of children playing with the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. The screen, completed in the 17th or 18th century, showcases a vibrant landscape with rolling hills, pine trees, and clouds painted in gold leaf. The playful scene suggests themes of prosperity and good fortune, highlighting the importance of auspicious imagery in Japanese art. The screen is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where it continues to inspire art enthusiasts with its delicate brushwork and whimsical subject matter.