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Tara Collection

"Exploring the Mystical World of Tara: From Tibetan Thankas to Bronze Statues" Discover the enchanting realm of Tara

Background imageTara Collection: White Tara, Tibetan thanka, Shedub Choekhor Ling Monastery, Mont Saleve, Haute-Savoie

White Tara, Tibetan thanka, Shedub Choekhor Ling Monastery, Mont Saleve, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

Background imageTara Collection: Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46. Creator: Tara

Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46. Creator: Tara
Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46

Background imageTara Collection: John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon

John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon, later Lord Brabazon of Tara, 1884-1964, makes the first official air freight flight in 1909

Background imageTara Collection: Lord Brabazon of Tara and Marshal of the RAF, Lord Tedde?

Lord Brabazon of Tara and Marshal of the RAF, Lord Tedde?
Lord Brabazon of Tara and Marshal of the RAF, Lord Tedder conversing at the Royal Aeronautical Society?s 80th anniversary dinner at Guildhall, London, on 11 January 1946

Background imageTara Collection: SAINT PATRICK (c389-461). Patron saint of Ireland. Traveling to Tara. Line engraving, 19th century

SAINT PATRICK (c389-461). Patron saint of Ireland. Traveling to Tara. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageTara Collection: St Patrick to Tara

St Patrick to Tara
Saint Patrick going to Tara, Ireland

Background imageTara Collection: The 'Salar de Tara' salt flat landscape, El Loa province, Antofagasta Region, Chile

The "Salar de Tara" salt flat landscape, El Loa province, Antofagasta Region, Chile

Background imageTara Collection: The Buddhist goddess Tara, the consort of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion

The Buddhist goddess Tara, the consort of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion
528927 The Buddhist goddess Tara, the consort of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. 8th century (cast bronze from Sri Lanka); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTara Collection: Green Tara, 1160s-1180s. Creator: Unknown

Green Tara, 1160s-1180s. Creator: Unknown
Green Tara, 1160s-1180s. This Buddhist "thangka" (or "thanka, " scroll painting) depicts the enlightened Buddha and compassionate goddess Tara

Background imageTara Collection: Portrait of a Tibetan Monk, 12th century. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of a Tibetan Monk, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Tibetan Monk, 12th century. Wearing the robes of a Tibetan Buddhist monk, the individual depicted in this portrait was probably a teacher of the Kadampa order

Background imageTara Collection: Lakshmana Meets with Tara, Sugriva, and Hanuman in the Palace of Kishkandha... c1700

Lakshmana Meets with Tara, Sugriva, and Hanuman in the Palace of Kishkandha... c1700. Creator: Unknown
Lakshmana Meets with Tara, Sugriva, and Hanuman in the Palace of Kishkandha, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), c1700

Background imageTara Collection: The Buddhist Goddess Tara, 11th century. Creator: Unknown

The Buddhist Goddess Tara, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Goddess Tara, 11th century

Background imageTara Collection: The Buddhist Goddess Tara, c.9th century. Creator: Unknown

The Buddhist Goddess Tara, c.9th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Goddess Tara, c.9th century

Background imageTara Collection: The Buddhist Goddess Victorious Wisdom Tara (Jina-Prajna Tara), c.15th century. Creator: Unknown

The Buddhist Goddess Victorious Wisdom Tara (Jina-Prajna Tara), c.15th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Goddess Victorious Wisdom Tara (Jina-Prajna Tara), c.15th century

Background imageTara Collection: The Buddhist Goddesses Tara and Chunda, 9th century. Creator: Unknown

The Buddhist Goddesses Tara and Chunda, 9th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Goddesses Tara and Chunda, 9th century

Background imageTara Collection: The Buddhist Goddess Shyama Tara (Green Tara) Attended by Sita Tara (White Tara)... c.8th century

The Buddhist Goddess Shyama Tara (Green Tara) Attended by Sita Tara (White Tara)... c.8th century. Creator: Kumaradeva
The Buddhist Goddess Shyama Tara (Green Tara) Attended by Sita Tara (White Tara) and Bhrikuti, c.8th century

Background imageTara Collection: Kali / Tara, ca. 1885-90. Creator: Calcutta Art Studio

Kali / Tara, ca. 1885-90. Creator: Calcutta Art Studio
Kali/Tara, ca. 1885-90

Background imageTara Collection: Green Tara, Folio from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown

Green Tara, Folio from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Green Tara, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century

Background imageTara Collection: White Tara, Folio from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown

White Tara, Folio from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
White Tara, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century

Background imageTara Collection: White Tara and Green Tara, 1450-1500. Creator: Unknown

White Tara and Green Tara, 1450-1500. Creator: Unknown
White Tara and Green Tara, 1450-1500. This is a unique arrangement of an extremely rare subject, showing two taras seated on lotus thrones rising from pools set in a mountainous backdrop

Background imageTara Collection: Image depicting the white Tara, the seven eyed divine mother seated on a lotus with her right hand

Image depicting the white Tara, the seven eyed divine mother seated on a lotus with her right hand in varada mudra
2562074 Image depicting the white Tara, the seven eyed divine mother seated on a lotus with her right hand in varada mudra position symbolising generosity (gouache on cloth)

Background imageTara Collection: Image depicting the green Tara, the maternal protector from all dangers in the ocean of existence

Image depicting the green Tara, the maternal protector from all dangers in the ocean of existence (gouache on cloth)
2562076 Image depicting the green Tara, the maternal protector from all dangers in the ocean of existence (gouache on cloth) by Nepalese School; Private Collection; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageTara Collection: White Tara Mandala; the seven eyed female deity of the buddhist pantheon representing the goddess

White Tara Mandala; the seven eyed female deity of the buddhist pantheon representing the goddess of compassion
2562063 White Tara Mandala; the seven eyed female deity of the buddhist pantheon representing the goddess of compassion and the protector of human beings (gouache on cloth)

Background imageTara Collection: Tara of the seven eyes, Tibet (bronze, cold gold, paint, turquoise)

Tara of the seven eyes, Tibet (bronze, cold gold, paint, turquoise)
3362123 Tara of the seven eyes, Tibet (bronze, cold gold, paint, turquoise) by Tibetan School, (17th-18th century); Patan Museum, Durbar Square, Patan, Nepal; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageTara Collection: DDE-90034652

DDE-90034652
Romania, Sinaia. Neo-Renaissance Peles Castle, c. 1873. Summer residence of King Carol I (Charles) of Romania, exterior. Date: 18/01/2006

Background imageTara Collection: DDE-90034651

DDE-90034651
Romania, Sinaia. Neo-Renaissance Peles Castle, c. 1873. Royal summer residence in the Carpathian mountains. Date: 18/01/2006

Background imageTara Collection: Mahashri Tara and the Twenty-one Taras, 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton)

Mahashri Tara and the Twenty-one Taras, 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton)
5930862 Mahashri Tara and the Twenty-one Taras, 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton, with Chinese brocade mounts and metal roller knobs) by Tibetan school

Background imageTara Collection: Goddess Green Tara Standing with Hand in Gesture of Gift-Giving (varadamudra)

Goddess Green Tara Standing with Hand in Gesture of Gift-Giving (varadamudra), 10th century

Background imageTara Collection: Goddess Tara with Hand in Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra), 15th century

Goddess Tara with Hand in Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra), 15th century

Background imageTara Collection: Goddess Green Tara Seated with Hand in Gesture of Gift Giving (Varadamudra), 14th century

Goddess Green Tara Seated with Hand in Gesture of Gift Giving (Varadamudra), 14th century

Background imageTara Collection: Goddess White Tara with Kneeling Donor at Base, c. 12th century. Creator: Unknown

Goddess White Tara with Kneeling Donor at Base, c. 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Goddess White Tara with Kneeling Donor at Base, c. 12th century

Background imageTara Collection: Painted Banner (Thangka) of Green Tara Surrounded by Twenty Manifestations, 18th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Green Tara Surrounded by Twenty Manifestations, 18th century

Background imageTara Collection: Green Tara, Seated in Pose of Royal Ease (Lalitasana), with Lotus Stalks on Right

Green Tara, Seated in Pose of Royal Ease (Lalitasana), with Lotus Stalks on Right Shoulder and Hands in Gestures of Reasoning (Vitarkamudra) and Gift Conferring (Varadamudra)

Background imageTara Collection: Repeal Meeting at Tara (engraving)

Repeal Meeting at Tara (engraving)
1100712 Repeal Meeting at Tara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Repeal Meeting at Tara)

Background imageTara Collection: Comic postcard, Drunken man on his way home, playing the railings like a harp Date

Comic postcard, Drunken man on his way home, playing the railings like a harp Date: 20th century

Background imageTara Collection: St Patrick preaching at Tara (engraving)

St Patrick preaching at Tara (engraving)
2813203 St Patrick preaching at Tara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Patrick preaching at Tara)

Background imageTara Collection: Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46 (w / c, ink and gold on paper)

Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46 (w / c, ink and gold on paper)
3615976 Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46 (w/c, ink and gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 42.5x57.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageTara Collection: Port Jackson, New Holland: Natives from the River Nepean Region

Port Jackson, New Holland: Natives from the River Nepean Region
TRV173974 Port Jackson, New Holland: Natives from the River Nepean Region, from Voyage Autour du Monde sur les Corvettes de L Uranie 1817-20 engraved by Forget, published 1825 (engraving) by Pellion

Background imageTara Collection: The baptism at Tara (engraving)

The baptism at Tara (engraving)
2792985 The baptism at Tara (engraving) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: The baptism at Tara)

Background imageTara Collection: Green Tara, (gouache & gilt on cotton)

Green Tara, (gouache & gilt on cotton)
874739 Green Tara, (gouache & gilt on cotton) by Tibetan School (18th century); 65.41 x48.9 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info)

Background imageTara Collection: Himalayan ivory figure of Tara (ivory)

Himalayan ivory figure of Tara (ivory)
451582 Himalayan ivory figure of Tara (ivory) by Indian School, (18th century); height: 10.5 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Background imageTara Collection: Yacht-Racing on the Clyde (engraving)

Yacht-Racing on the Clyde (engraving)
1045564 Yacht-Racing on the Clyde (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yacht-Racing on the Clyde)

Background imageTara Collection: The head of a very surpised male Tara! Date: 1960s

The head of a very surpised male Tara! Date: 1960s

Background imageTara Collection: Wrathful Eight-armed and Three-faced Goddess Tara Marichi... ca. 1090. Creator: Unknown

Wrathful Eight-armed and Three-faced Goddess Tara Marichi... ca. 1090. Creator: Unknown
Wrathful Eight-armed and Three-faced Goddess Tara Marichi, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. Tara Marichi, an emanation from, and sakti of, Vairocana

Background imageTara Collection: Green Tara... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown

Green Tara... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Green Tara, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Green Tara is a female Buddha

Background imageTara Collection: Green Tara Dispensing Boons to Ecstatic Devotees... (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century

Green Tara Dispensing Boons to Ecstatic Devotees... (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century
Green Tara Dispensing Boons to Ecstatic Devotees: Folio from a Manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century

Background imageTara Collection: View of Tara, ca 1735. Artist: Lursenius, Johann Wilhelm (1704-1771)

View of Tara, ca 1735. Artist: Lursenius, Johann Wilhelm (1704-1771)
View of Tara, ca 1735. Private Collection

Background imageTara Collection: Buddhist goddess, Tara. Bronze statue. 8th century. From Sri

Buddhist goddess, Tara. Bronze statue. 8th century. From Sri Lanka. British Museum. London. Englan. United Kingdom




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"Exploring the Mystical World of Tara: From Tibetan Thankas to Bronze Statues" Discover the enchanting realm of Tara, a name that holds various meanings and representations across different cultures and art forms. One such depiction is found in the exquisite White Tara, portrayed in a mesmerizing Tibetan thanka painting. This ancient artwork showcases her divine presence, radiating compassion and protection. Intriguingly, Tara's influence extends beyond paintings. Shedub Choekhor Ling Monastery nestled amidst the picturesque Mont Saleve in Haute-Savoie provides a sanctuary for those seeking spiritual solace. It serves as a reminder of how Tara's essence transcends geographical boundaries. Delving into history, we encounter John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon, also known as Lord Brabazon of Tara. A pioneer aviator and Marshal of the RAF, his achievements soar high like an eagle against the backdrop of his ancestral connection to this mystical name. Yet another intriguing link emerges with Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion by creator Tara from 1845-46. This masterpiece captures not only equestrian beauty but also hints at an artist named after our enigmatic subject. The journey continues with St Patrick's pilgrimage to Tara depicted in line engravings from the 19th century. As Ireland's patron saint embarks on this sacred voyage, he carries with him blessings intertwined with the essence embodied by our beloved name - strength and spirituality. Moving eastward to Calcutta Art Studio's portrayal of Kali/Tara from ca. 1885-90 reveals yet another facet - fierce maternal protection against all perils encountered within life's vast ocean. Further back in time lies an early 12th-century manuscript showcasing Green Tara; she embodies wisdom and enlightenment through her serene countenance captured within its delicate folios – an eternal symbol resonating even today.