Ink Drawing of Bodhidharma
kogan-gengei (1748 – 1821)
Explore the serene ink drawings of Kogan-gengei, a 18th-century Japanese Zen monk & calligrapher. Discover his Bodhidharma artwork and legacy in Japanese art history.
Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture (Setagaya, Japan)
Explore the rich history & art of Soto Zen Buddhism at the Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture in Tokyo's Setagaya. Discover calligraphy, sculptures & monk life recreations within a historic Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired building.
About this artwork
- Title: Ink Drawing of Bodhidharma
- Artist: kogan-gengei
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture
- Movement: Zen Buddhism
- Keywords: chan buddhism art , ink drawing style , “meditative art”
- Color hue: Green Spectrum
- Color intensity: Vivid
- Perceived brightness: brilliant

