Artwork
Mountain Deity
Mountain Deity is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Mountain Deity' is a serene depiction of a bearded man in a red robe seated on a white tiger, set against a muted brown background with hints of greenery.
Subject & Meaning
The figure, distinguished by his hat and long beard, holds a green ribbon in his right hand, while the tiger looks up at him, suggesting a symbolic or narrative relationship between the two.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its balanced composition and subdued color palette, with the red robe and green accents providing contrast to the dominant brown tones.
History & Provenance
The artist's work is represented in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, indicating the painting's connection to a broader artistic tradition.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
