59 Ganesha
Abstract
Depiction of Ganesha realized in the Thangka style of painting from the Thangde Gatsal Collection on Thangka Buddhist Art. This is a detailed view of the deity, depicted with the traditional head of an elephant. Ganesha holds a shell, wears a crown, and stands upon the back of a small creature. Ganesha is depicted with gold skin, with a black background with gold details. The dais that Ganesha stands upon is surrounded by red and black flames.
Dates
- Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Creator
- Thangde Gatsal Thangka Art Studio and School (Organization)
Digital Repository
Language of Materials
Materials in English and Sanskrit.
Extent
From the Collection: 6,902 Files
Scope and Contents
This collection contains roughly 6,000 digitized paintings and drawings as well as photographs depicting the artists. Because of the size of many of the paintings, close-up views are sometimes provided. It also contains a digital book describing the historical and religious significance of the artwork and providing context for the paintings in the collection: Spiritual Buddhist Art / Master Locho & Sarika Singh. Dharamsala, India, c2013.
Creator
- Thangde Gatsal Thangka Art Studio and School (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository