Lotus Flowers in a Basket c. 18th century

"Lotus Flowers in a Basket" is a delicate 18th-century Japanese ink painting by Fukuhara Gogaku. The artwork, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, depicts a graceful arrangement of lotus flowers and leaves in a woven basket. Rendered with subtle washes of color, the composition evokes the tranquility and beauty of nature, a hallmark of traditional Japanese painting. The artist's precise brushwork and the understated elegance of the subject matter create a sense of serene balance, showcasing the beauty of simplicity.