Samantabhadra on an Elephant with Two Attendants
Unknown Artist
By the late 18th century, subjects that deal with Daoist immortals and their fantasy stories were increasingly chosen for paintings. For their wish-granting message, Daoist figure paintings such as this one were often commissioned to celebrate festive occasions. Judging from its dimension, this paining may have been part of either a small-size multi-panel folding screen or a large-size album that depicts a series of Daoist immortals and Buddhist deities.
Credit: Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust
1392-1910
Ink and color on paper
52.7 x 28.0cm
1915.219
Image and text: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 2023
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