Vintage Japanese Painting — Daruma, 1980, Showa Era (SKU: 25S-705)

Vintage Japanese Painting — Daruma, 1980, Showa Era (SKU: 25S-705)

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25S-705
$120.00
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This striking Japanese ink painting depicts Daruma (Bodhidharma), the founder of Zen Buddhism, rendered in bold and expressive brushstrokes. The artist captures Daruma’s penetrating gaze and flowing robes with remarkable spontaneity and strength — a hallmark of Zen art that seeks to express spirit over form.

The calligraphy on the left reads “夢” (yume), meaning dream, evoking themes of enlightenment and awakening that resonate deeply within Zen philosophy. Below and to the right are the artist’s red seals, one of which reads “達摩堂” (Datsumadō / Darumadō), literally “Hall of Daruma,” further emphasizing the spiritual context of the piece.

Executed with minimal yet powerful brushwork, this painting embodies the essence of sumi-e (ink painting) — simplicity, balance, and the direct expression of the artist’s inner state. It’s a contemplative work that bridges art and meditation, ideal for collectors who appreciate the timeless elegance of Zen aesthetics.

Medium: Ink on paper (sumi-e)
Subject: Daruma (Bodhidharma)
Calligraphy: 夢 “Dream”
Seal: 達摩堂 (Darumadō)
Origin: Japan, mid-20th century