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
- Museum record:
- View original
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