AN ICONIC THANGKA OF BUDDHA AMITABHA RESIDING IN THE PURELAND OF SUKHAVATI Tibet, 19th century. Painted in rich detail with gouache and gold on linen. Buddha is seated in dhyanasana and holds an alms bowl between his two palms. His meditating gesture represents the unity of wisdom and compassion. Provenance: From a Hungarian private collector. Condition: Minor losses and stains, overall very good and original condition. Dimensions: 33 x 27 cm Amitabha in the Sukhavati heaven is a common image in Himalayan art and an iconic symbol and subject representing Mahayana Buddhism. He is presented here as the largest figure in the center of the composition, seated on a lotus throne and in front of a large tree inside a palace garden. Bodhisattvas are found at his right and left, and monastic figures are framing the image. The remaining space is filled with buddhas, bodhisattvas, gods and goddesses, and meritorious beings taking birth on a lotus blossom at the bottom of the painting. 阿彌陀佛極樂世界唐卡 西藏，十九世紀。亞麻布面水粉和金彩，佛陀結跏趺坐，手持施捨缽，他的沉思姿態代表著智慧和慈悲心的融合。 來源：匈牙利私人收藏 品相：輕微缺損，有污漬，整體良好，原始狀況。 尺寸：33 x 27 厘米