A quiet moment of an elderly woman reading religious text, depicting devotion and wisdom in serene tones.
The painting captures the theme of devotion, wisdom, and serenity as an elderly woman reads a religious book, symbolizing a deep connection with spirituality and tradition.
This work is presented in a realism style, carefully depicting the textures of the fabric, the wrinkles on the woman’s face, and the intricate details of the holy book. The artist uses a traditional approach to capture everyday life.
This painting would be suitable for a meditation room, a prayer room, or a quiet study area where its calming and reflective mood would enhance the spiritual and peaceful atmosphere. This artwork will complement any room or space beyond those mentioned, depending on individual preference.
A mood of peace, reflection, and nostalgia is evoked, as the painting portrays the woman in a contemplative state, absorbed in her prayerful reading. It conveys an atmosphere of tranquility and reverence.
The composition is tightly focused on the elderly woman, framed by a window ledge, drawing the viewer’s eye directly to her and the religious text she holds. The background is minimal, keeping attention on her expression and activity.
The colour palette emphasizes muted, earthy tones such as mustard yellow, brown, and soft purples. The warm and harmonious hues evoke feelings of calm and wisdom, while the bright orange sari adds emphasis to the focal subject.
An Octogenarian Lady Reading Holy Book. is a original handmade painting made by Rai chaudhuri. This painting is made with watercolor colors on paper. This artwork is signed by artist, and accompanied with the Certificate of Authenticity. The width of the painting is 12 inches, and its height is 16 inches.
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Painting is on 440 gsm handmade matt version Chitrapat paper. Cannot be rolled.
Ideally paintings don't require much care as its a vertical surface, hence dust doesn't settle quite easily. You can gently dry dust the painting once in a month. You can also gently use a slightly damp cloth and dab it gently over the surface to capture the dust particles. You can do this once in 6 months.
Please do not use soap water, detergent, disinfectants or any chemicals over the painting as it might dissolve the colors. Paper and cloth paintings are usually framed with a glass on top, hence the artwork will remain intact. You would just need to clean the glass. Always keep artworks away from direct sunlight and also from walls having water leakage problem, - as both can damage it.
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