Buddha Seated on a Lotus Pedestal

The image depicts a colorful Buddhist painting with a central figure of the Buddha seated on a lotus pedestal. The Buddha is yellow-skinned, wearing an orange robe with a red sash; his hands are positioned in his lap. The Buddha sits on a white lotus flower atop a blue and orange base, within an orange and blue halo, and a green circle. The background of the painting shows a mountainous landscape with green mountains, blue skies with white clouds, and various scenes of people and buildings. There are several smaller images of the Buddha and other figures in the background, as well as trees and animals. The entire painting is surrounded by a wide gold border, then a brown patterned border. The image seems to show a traditional representation of the Buddha in a serene and peaceful environment.

Artwork details

Date:: 19th century
Medium:: ink, color, and gold on cloth
Culture:: Tibet
Dimensions:: 471 × 625 px
Museum record:: View original

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Buddha Seated on a Lotus Pedestal

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