Hotei

Why it's great

A round, cheerful monk with a big belly and a bag, Hotei, is painted with a few quick, playful strokes. Hotei is a happy god of good luck in Japanese and Chinese tradition. Ogata Kōrin drew him with simple lines and a lot of humor. It's a friendly picture that makes people smile.

👀 Look closer!

Hotei is a happy god. What is he carrying?

Where to see it

📍 Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York City, United States

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Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 4,000 × 3,002 px · 12.0 megapixels · prints up to about 13 × 10 inches at 300 dpi File page & license ↗ · Open-access images at The Met ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

Ogata Kōrin

1658–1716 · born in Heian-kyō

Ogata Kōrin was born in Kyoto into a rich family of fabric merchants and became one of Japan's greatest decorative painters. He founded the Rinpa style of bold shapes and gold leaf. His folding screens, such as 'Red and White Plum Blossoms', are national treasures. He died in Kyoto in 1716.