GHOSH, SUBHENDU
UNTITLED (BANARAS GHAT)
Year: 2000
Image Size: 75.6 x 90.3 cm (29.7 x 35.5 inches)
Frame Size: 83.5 x 98.2 cm (32.8 x 38.6 inches)
Signed and dated by the artistSigned and dated 'Ghosh 00' (lower left)
This evocative painting of the Banaras ghat captures the timeless rhythm of life along the sacred Ganges, rendered with striking realism and narrative density. The artist frames the scene at dawn or early morning, when the ghats awaken with ritual, labour, and devotion. Men and women step into the holy waters, bathing, washing clothes, and performing their daily ablutions with a quiet solemnity. Their gestures are natural, each figure absorbed in their own moment, contributing to a collective harmony.
The architecture rises impressively behind them: massive stone platforms, stepped ghats, and temple spires piercing the soft sky. These structures anchor the scene in the spiritual grandeur of Banaras, while the boats and domed bamboo canopies add layers of texture and everyday authenticity. The careful play of light and shadow across the ochre stone, the warm earthy palette, and the meticulously observed details like ripples in the water, draped garments, and figures resting or conversing create a vivid sense of place.
More than a depiction of a location, this is a portrait of the eternal city's pulse: sacred, communal, and deeply human. The painting beautifully intertwines devotion, livelihood, and daily routine, capturing Banaras not as a frozen moment but as a living continuum of faith and tradition.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
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| Nickname | Amount(Rs) | Type | Date & Time(IST) | |
| 1 | anon3877 | 74300.00 | Regular | 19-12-2025 04:12:08 PM IST |