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Unframed Hand Painted Vajrapani Thangka on Canvas with 24K Gold

1993

This framed "Mandala" thangka is hand painted on canvas with 24K real gold. Earthy color tones and touch of gold makes it a stunning piece of artwork. Measurement of art without the frame: 29" x 22" A handout on process of making a thangka will be included with the purchase. Mandala represents "wholeness" and is also used as an aid in meditation. The term mandala has become a generic way of describing any circular geometric pattern. The word mandala originated from Sanskrit which means “Circle”. Early versions of the Mandala can be found in the Hindu faith where we would see geometric shapes representing deities. Buddhism took this concept one...

This framed "Mandala" thangka is hand painted on canvas with 24K real gold. Golden Mandala and other figurative depiction on black background and red border makes it an incredible piece. Measurement of art without the frame: 12" x 17" A handout on process of making a thangka will be included with the purchase. Mandala represents "wholeness" and is also used as an aid in meditation. The term mandala has become a generic way of describing any circular geometric pattern. The word mandala originated from Sanskrit which means “Circle”. Early versions of the Mandala can be found in the Hindu faith where we would see geometric shapes representing deities. Buddhism took this concept one...

Thangka painting dates back to 7th century after Buddhism was spread in the Himalayan region (Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and Northern India). In Eastern world Thangka is considered to be a...

Thangka painting dates back to 7th century after Buddhism was spread in the Himalayan region (Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and Northern India). In Eastern world Thangka is considered to be a part of Abhi-Dharma which means "The Art of Enlightenment". It is a scroll painting on canvas. Over the centuries Thangkas gradually acquired the status of collectible fine art from a purely spiritual art. Due to international museum shows and popularity of Buddhism Thangkas in particular are gaining a place on the art world's radar screen. The beauty and power of these intricate paintings are strong enough to stand up aesthetically for any viewer. The thangka painting of the Life of Buddha narrates the most relevant episodes of the life of Siddhartha known as the “Twelve Great Deeds of Buddha”. Life of Buddha Thangka Paintings are not just a mere illustration of the main episodes of the historical Siddhartha and his progress towards the achievement of spiritual enlightenment. They are considered to be a visual representation of several philosophical aspects of the esoteric Buddhism...

Autograph Christmas Card Signed by Afro Basaldella and his wife Maria to the Countess A.L.Pecci-Blunt. Around 1940. In 24°. In Italian. Excellent condition: As good as New. The Italian artist wrote this kind autograph card to his mentor and patron of arts, best-known to the artists as "Mimì", the Countess Pecci-Bluunt, the volcanic woman that, together with the Italian poet Libero De Libero, founded in 1935 the Cometa Gallery and promoted the Roman School. An international world was been born in Rome, in which artists and intellectuals like Afro, Mirko, Cagli Mafai, Guttuso and Capogrossi, Severini, Martini, Janni, Melli, Ziveri, Pirandello, Savinio graviteted. At the sime time the Countess, organised literary presentations by writers like Cecchi, Moravia, Montale, lectures by Valéry and Mauriac; music night by Stravinskij, Petrassi, Milhaud, Honegger, Poulenc, Auric. During the summer, cosmopolitan worldliness was hold at the grand villa...

Lady to the Toilet is an original decoupage realized by an Austrian artist of the early 20th Century. The artwork is a beautiful decoupage of paper and fabric, mounted on a cream co...

Mom's cosmetic bag, 130x100, coffee bag, oil, sand

Abstract Composition is a print realized by Antonio Marasco in the 1970s. Lithograph on paper. Hand-signed and numbered, edition 25/125 prints. Good conditions. The artwork is r...