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Thanka with Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts "Thanka with Buddha", by an unknown artist. The painting is rectangular with a gold border. The Buddha sits cross-legged on a green and red throne in the center of the painting. The Buddha is yellow with a serene expression. The Buddha wears a red robe with a blue cloth underneath. The Buddha has black hair. The Buddha sits on a lotus. The Buddha has one hand in his lap and one hand in a gesture. There are pink and white flowers surrounding the Buddha. The background shows green hills with buildings and trees. There are people and animals throughout the painting. The sky is blue with white clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Distemper on cloth
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
403 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette