Sketch of Daruma 

This sketch of the Buddhist patriarch Bodhidharma, known in Japanese as Daruma, was created by Katsushika Hokusai, one of the most celebrated Japanese artists of the Edo period. The work, executed in ink on paper, showcases Hokusai's masterful use of line and tone to convey the figure's seated posture and the folds of his robes. The inscription in the upper right corner reads "Bodhidharma," while the text on the left side provides information about the historical figure. This simple yet evocative sketch highlights Hokusai's artistic prowess in capturing the essence of his subject through a minimalist approach.