The Paranirvana of Buddha, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruva, Ceylon
1870
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1870
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a photo of a colossal stone sculpture of the reclining Buddha in ruins. The photographer included two men in the scene: a Sri Lankan man looking at the ruins with respect and an Englishman climbing on the Buddha's body. This contrast shows how differently they interact with the site. Check out the museum that has this photo: The Cleveland Museum of Art.
