Guanyin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the image is Guanyin. Black and white photograph of a sculpture of a seated woman. The woman has long hair and wears a robe. Her hands are clasped together in her lap. The woman sits on the right leg which is bent and the left leg is tucked under her. The woman has a serene expression. The sculpture is made from a dark material, possibly stone or metal. The background is gray with a white floor. A shadow falls on the floor to the left of the sculpture. The woman's facial features include a nose, mouth, and eyes with her eyes closed.