Daikoku by Kogan Gengei

Daikoku 

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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ink painting

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personal sketchbook

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coloured pencil

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coffee painting

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

This ink painting, "Daikoku," by Japanese artist Kogan Gengei (1748-1821), depicts the Seven Lucky Gods of Japanese mythology. The figure of Daikoku, the god of wealth, holds a mallet in his right hand and sits atop a bag of rice, symbolizing abundance. The depiction of Daikoku is rendered in a simplified, stylized manner typical of Japanese ink painting, showcasing Gengei's talent for capturing expressive movement and conveying a sense of spiritual power. The calligraphy on the right side of the painting, likely the artist's signature or inscription, further enhances the composition.

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