Japanese painter Yoshifumi Yoshihara "Daruma" (Red Daruma - Fall seven times, stand up eight) Paper scroll with original box, genuine signature

Unique Japanese Painter Yoshikawa Hosenn Daruma (Red Daruma - Fall Seven Times, Get Up Eight)
Paper hanging scroll, with original signed box. authentic signature.

Yoshikawa Hosenn, Unique Japanese Painter
Born 1896 (Meiji 29) - Died 1983 (Showa 58) at age 88
Recipient of the Academia Prize, Graduate of the Indian Art School, Exhibited at the French Salon, Awarded the Blue Ribbon Medal
In the late Taisho era, he was the first Japanese person to sketch 100 Himalayan landscapes, earning him the nickname Himalayan Hosenn.
Painter Hosenn's signature works include Himalaya and Daruma. In his later years, he excelled in calligraphy and ink painting.

Yoshikawa Hosenn, Real Name (Yoshikawa Okura)
In his youth (early 20s), he used the art name Kanshu and specialized in Daruma paintings.
For the Imperial Year 2600 Commemoration, he used the name Suiho.

Daruma Red Daruma (Fall Seven Times, Get Up Eight)
Above the Red Daruma, seven Daruma figures are depicted in unstable poses.
Although there is no explanation in the box inscription, it is likely that Painter Hosenn intended to depict the proverb Fall seven times, get up eight.
The facial expressions of the Daruma are drawn with a playful spirit by the painter, creating a truly amusing and captivating painting, a lucky hanging scroll.

Scroll Dimensions (Height) 213cm x (Width) 47.8cm
Painting Dimensions (Height) 122.5cm x (Width) 35.5cm
With original box. The scroll ends are shorter than usual (about half the length).

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