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Two versions of bodhisattva Guanyin, c. 1750 (ink & colour on silk)
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Two versions of bodhisattva Guanyin, c. 1750 (ink & colour on silk)
6124996 Two versions of bodhisattva Guanyin, c.1750 (ink & colour on silk) by Ding, Guanpeng (1736-95) (after); 153.7x81.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: The court painter Ding Guanpeng was prominent during the Qianlong reign (1736-95) as a painter of Buddhist and Daoist subject matter. In this exquisitely painted hanging scroll, subtle shades of blue and gold combine with fluid drawing and fine details to give the composition a courtly elegance. The scene depicts two versions of Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, each sumptuously attired in silk and jewelry and holding sutras (Buddhist scriptures) while seated in the position of " royal ease" atop elaborate pedestals. In the foreground are an arhat (one who has attained enlightenment) carrying a walking staff, the child prodigy Sudhana seeking spiritual council, and a six-tusk white elephant, all paying homage to Buddhist thought.); Photo: eMinneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; Gift of Joan Wurtele; Chinese, out of copyright
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© Photo: Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA Gift of Joan Wurtele / Bridgeman Images
Bodhisattva Buddhist Compassion Compassionate Deities Elephant Enlightenment Gods Guanyin Hanging Scroll Spirituality Sympathetic Sympathy
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This print showcases two versions of the bodhisattva Guanyin, created around 1750 by the renowned court painter Ding Guanpeng. The artwork, rendered in ink and color on silk, measures an impressive 153.7x81.1 cm and is housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minnesota, USA. Ding Guanpeng's expertise in Buddhist and Daoist subject matter shines through this exquisite hanging scroll. The composition exudes a sense of courtly elegance with its delicate shades of blue and gold, fluid brushwork, and intricate details. The focal point of the painting features two depictions of Guanyin, the embodiment of compassion. Both figures are adorned luxuriously with silk garments and jewelry while seated in a posture known as "royal ease" atop ornate pedestals. Holding sutras or Buddhist scriptures symbolizes their profound spiritual wisdom. In the foreground, we encounter other elements paying homage to Buddhist thought: an arhat carrying a walking staff representing enlightenment; Sudhana seeking spiritual guidance as a child prodigy; and a six-tusk white elephant adding further symbolism to this rich tapestry. Capturing every nuance with precision, this photograph allows us to appreciate Ding Guanpeng's mastery even centuries after its creation. With its timeless beauty and profound religious significance, it serves as a testament to both artistic skill and spiritual devotion.
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