Fūgai Ekun

Place: Japan

Born: 1568

Death: 1654

Biography:

Fūgai Ekun was a Japanese painter who was born in 1568 and died in 1654. He was a prominent artist during the Momoyama and Edo periods of Japanese art. Ekun was known for his depictions of Buddhist figures, including Daruma and Hotei. His works are highly regarded for their expressive lines and bold use of color. Ekun's paintings can be found in the collections of several major museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.