Head of a Buddha
The Head of a Buddha by Nicholas Roerich is a square-shaped artwork with a thick, raised tan border. The artwork features a painted face in the center. The face is depicted in shades of orange, blue, and gray. The face appears serene with a slight smile. The background of the artwork is uneven and rough. A color palette ruler is placed at the bottom. The background of the image is black.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 6th–7th century
- Medium
- Pigments on mud plaster
- Culture
- China (Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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