Giant Daruma 1912

"Giant Daruma" is a 1912 ink-on-paper painting by the Japanese artist Nakahara Nantenbo (1839–1925). It is a prime example of Japanese calligraphy, showing the expressive power of brushstrokes in depicting a daruma, a traditional Japanese lucky charm, seemingly emerging from a powerful ink stroke. This piece reflects the artist's mastery of Zen aesthetics, emphasizing simplicity, spontaneity, and the balance between emptiness and fullness.