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Folio 115 from a Gandavyuha-sutra (Scripture of the Supreme Array): Sudhana and a buffalo (recto); text (verso)

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1104

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Medieval Religious Nepal

Dominant colour

Folio 115 from a Gandavyuha-sutra (Scripture of the Supreme Array): Sudhana and a buffalo (recto); text (verso) is a 1104 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Nepal, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1104
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a figure, possibly a man, with a buffalo. The man is wearing a red robe and has a blue head covering. He is standing next to the buffalo, which is facing to the right. The background of the painting is a light brown color. The painting also includes some text, which is written in a language that is not easily readable. The text is written in a dark brown ink and is placed on the right side of the painting. The painting appears to be an illustration from a religious text, possibly a Buddhist scripture. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up "sfumato".