Thangka with Buddha

The image depicts a Thangka with Buddha. The painting features a central figure of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower, wearing orange robes, with hands placed in his lap. Buddha has a golden complexion, black hair styled in a bun on top of his head, and a green and orange halo behind him. The background of the painting shows a landscape with trees, mountains, and clouds. There are several smaller scenes around Buddha depicting various events or figures, including people in orange robes, some on foot and others on animals. The scenes include buildings with orange roofs and people engaging in activities such as walking, sitting, or riding animals. The entire painting is framed by a gold border.

Artwork details

Date:: 19th century
Medium:: Distemper on cloth
Culture:: Tibet
Dimensions:: 413 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original

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