Objects We Love: Preparatory Drawing of the Bodhisattva Maitreya

Take a moment to learn more about this preparatory drawing of the Bodhisattva Maitreya. Listen to Najiba Choudhury, Assistant Information Specialist & Provenance Researcher, as she shares who made this monumental drawing, for what purpose, and how it came to be part of our museum’s collection. Get a closer look at the object on our site: To learn more about this artwork, explore the following resources: “Rising to the Occasion“ exhibition: “Encountering the Buddha“ exhibition: Mary Slusser’s (1918 - 2017) Freer and Sackler Staff Biography: Mary Slusser’s article on Kuber Singh Shakya and how the drawing was used: #21u SmartHistory video on repousse technique: Since the rec