Thangka with Buddha Seated on Lotus Pedestal

The image features a thangka with Buddha seated on a lotus pedestal. The Buddha has a yellow skin tone, black hair, and wears an orange robe with a blue cloth across the chest. The Buddha sits cross-legged on a multicolored lotus flower, with hands in the lap. The Buddha is surrounded by an orange and pink halo, which is inside a green circle. The background of the thangka depicts a landscape with green mountains, blue sky, and white clouds. The thangka also features multiple scenes of people in orange robes in various settings, including buildings, trees, and under clouds. The entire image is surrounded by a gold border with an intricate pattern. The thangka's color palette includes shades of orange, yellow, green, blue, and white. The composition includes a central figure and multiple smaller scenes around it. The image depicts a serene and spiritual atmosphere.

Artwork details

Date:: 19th century
Medium:: Distemper on cloth
Culture:: Tibet
Dimensions:: 426 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original

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Thangka with Buddha Seated on Lotus Pedestal

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