Tibet, first half of 19th century. Painted with tempera on canvas and mounted on a silk brocade mounting. Depicting Milarepa sitting on a gazelle skin, his right hand behind his ear, as if listening to something, his left hand on his left thigh, holding an alms bowl. Behind him a mountainous landscape. Three dedication script characters in the back. Framed.
Condition: Crackling and losses to painting as visible in the images provided. The mounting with some tears and creases. Provenance: Collection Mrs. L. and Mr. B. former ambassador of Unesco in India, in office in the years 1960-1970.
Dimensions: With frame 91.5 x 71 cm, Thangka only c. 64 x 45 cm