Ink Drawing of Shoki
butsujo jisen (1798 – 1870)
Butsujo Jisen (Ryūkadōjin), a 18th-19th century Japanese Zen monk, was a prolific ink drawing artist. Known for serene depictions of hermits & deities, his work reflects Edo/Meiji era spirituality.
Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture (Setagaya, Japan)
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About this artwork
- Title: Ink Drawing of Shoki
- Artist: butsujo jisen
- Year: 1866
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture
- Color intensity: Balanced
- Perceived brightness: brilliant

