Artwork

Kalpa Sutra

Kalpa Sutra, by Unknown, unspecified
Kalpa Sutra, by Unknown, unspecified

Kalpa Sutra is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a page from an ancient manuscript, divided into two sections: text on the left and an image on the right, set against a light brown background with decorative borders.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a reclining woman in a green dress with red dots and a head covering, surrounded by various objects on a green bed with a purple blanket.

Technique & Style

The painting features intricate details and vibrant colors, with the woman and her surroundings rendered in a style that suggests a high level of craftsmanship.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known