Seated Amitabha with Attendants
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A red Buddha sits cross-legged on a throne, surrounded by smaller figures—monks above, holy men below. His hands rest in a calm gesture, and three glowing jewels float in front of him. The painting comes from Tabo Monastery, high in the Himalayas. It’s unfinished, so you can see the quick, loose brushstrokes underneath. That rawness makes it feel alive, like the artist was still figuring it out. To see more art from this place, look up Tabo Monastery.
