The Buddhist Goddess Sita Tara (White Tara)
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The Buddhist Goddess Sita Tara (White Tara) is a 1850 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Avalokiteshvara, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
This painting shows a Buddhist goddess, Sita Tara (White Tara), in the center. She sits cross-legged on a lotus flower, wearing a white robe and jewelry. Her hands are in a special position, and she has seven eyes on her hands, feet, and forehead. Around her are other figures, including a red dragon and a green snake. The background is a mix of colors, with a red and gold border around the goddess. The painting has many details, like the goddess's eyes and the patterns on her robe. It also shows the goddess's peaceful and calm expression.
