Painted Banner (Thangka) from a Set of Seven Portraying the Sixteen Arhats (Elders), Early Disciples of the Historical Buddha Shakyamuni

Q: When was "Painted Banner (Thangka) from a Set of Seven Portraying the Sixteen Arhats (Elders), Early Disciples of the Historical Buddha Shakyamuni" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

Unknown

19th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) from a Set of Seven Portraying the Sixteen Arhats (Elders), Early Disciples of the Historical Buddha Shakyamuni by Unknown

Medium

Pigment on cloth

Dimensions

Image: 43 × 29.6 cm (16 15/16 × 11 11/16 in.); Overall: 109.5 × 64 cm (43 1/8 × 25 1/4 in.)

Classification

hanging scroll

Department

Arts of Asia

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

218472

About the Artist

Unknown

The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...

Painted Banner (Thangka) from a Set of Seven Portraying the Sixteen Arhats (Elders), Early Disciples of the Historical Buddha Shakyamuni

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