Painted Banner (Thangka) from a Set of Seven Honoring Gayadhara, a Sakya Pandit from India
1850
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From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a scene with a person and a tiger. The person is wearing a blue outfit and has a red sash around their waist. They are holding a staff in their right hand and appear to be running or jumping. The tiger is brown with black stripes and is facing the person. The background of the painting is a mix of green and blue, with some trees and flowers visible. There are also some other figures in the background, but they are not as prominent as the person and the tiger. The painting has a lot of detail and color, and it looks like it was made with care. If you want to learn more about paintings like this, you might want to look up the Art Institute of Chicago.
