23 décembre 2010

Buddha, either Shakyamuni or Akshobhya, late 13th–early 14th century, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), China. Gilt bronze; H. 13 in. (33 cm), W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm). Lent by The Palace Museum Although this Buddha's pointed topknot, triangular face, narrow nose, powerful physique, and scanty clothing are based on Indian artistic traditions, several features suggest that this sculpture was made in China. These include the pudginess of the hands and feet and the patterning in the drapery beneath the crossed legs and on the... [Lire la suite]

et tellement merci pour votre blog enchanteur où j'apprends et je découvre tant d'oeuvres éblouissantes ! grâce à vous j'ai des chocs de beauté quand je me réveille le matin ! Je cours acheter les catalogues de Sothebys grâce à vos informations pour l'art asiatique.

Model: Sophie Vlaming |WW Models, VIVA| - Hair: Hester Wernert |House of Orange voor Mogeen/Sebastian| - Assistent Hair: Irene Peeters - Make-Up: Kathinka Gernant |House of Orange| - Styling: Thomas Vermeer |Unit C.M.A.| - Assistent Photography: Will Rivers - Photography: Barrie Hullegie - Website: www.barriehullegie.com (Images courtesy of Barrie Hullegie)