7. Khampa, by Tenzin Jigme
Tibet
Modern; 2001
oil on canvas
25" x 22"
Detail: closeup of face
A vigorous portrait of a Khampa, (from Kham in Eastern Tibet) with his typical red hair braid. Tenzin Jigme (b. 1968, Lhasa) specializes in vigorous and colorful portraits.