Bouddha en Padma asana
1901
1901
This photo shows a seated Buddha in deep red robes, hands resting on his lap. The robe’s folds look real enough to touch. Light hits the gold trim just right, making it pop against the dark background. The photo was taken in 1901, when cameras were bulky and slow. It’s not just a portrait—it’s a time capsule, proof people cared about Buddha’s image before cameras got cheap. Check out the Museum of Ethnography to see how early photographers framed sacred scenes.
