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13. Yama with Consort West Tibet 14th-15th c. paint on cotton 10 x 9 inches ( 15 1/2 x 9 with surround) |
This vigorous small painting appears to depict a form of Yama, shown in union with a consort in a lighter shade of red, the couple trampling on Yama's vehicle, the Bull. The god holds his emblem, the danda or staff with a skull finial. The drawing of the figures shows several of the characteristics typical of Western Tibetan painting - the vigorous lunging bodies, writhing scarves and the upflung hair of the god. The painting retains its simple silk surrounds. Detail: close up of faces Detail: view showing entire painting with surrounds |