The Jolly God
1926
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1926
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting depicts a serene scene with a statue of a jolly god at its center. The statue is placed on a dark platform, surrounded by various objects such as a small, ornate box and a few scattered items. A delicate, smoking incense burner sits to the left of the statue. The background of the painting features a subtle, gradient-like effect, with Chinese characters written in black ink. The overall atmosphere of the painting exudes a sense of calmness and tranquility. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, explore the works of Kanji Nakamura.