Thangka with Buddha

The image shows a framed painting titled "Thangka with Buddha" by an unknown artist. The frame has a gold inner border and a dark brown outer border with a gold floral pattern. The painting depicts Buddha sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower in the center, wearing an orange robe. He sits on a blue and white lotus flower base, surrounded by an orange and green halo. Behind Buddha are green and blue clouds. The background of the painting shows a blue sky with white clouds and green trees. Several smaller scenes are depicted around Buddha, including people in orange robes sitting in meditation or walking. There are also several buildings and archways in the background, including what appears to be a temple or shrine. The overall scene is colorful and intricate, with many details and patterns throughout.

Artwork details

Date:: 19th century
Medium:: Distemper on cloth
Culture:: Tibet
Dimensions:: 462 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original

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