A beautiful depiction of Banaras' ghats, highlighting sacred architecture with a contrast of grey and red tones.
The painting captures the sacred essence of Banaras, focusing on the ghats, temples, and the bustling life around the riverbank. The theme revolves around spirituality, daily life, and the cultural heritage of the city.
The style is a mix of realism and expressionism, with detailed architectural elements contrasted by the expressive use of selective color. The artwork vividly portrays the scene, blending realistic textures with an emotional undertone.
This painting would be ideal for meditation rooms, living rooms, or study spaces, where a sense of peace and cultural richness is desired. Its calming tones and spiritual theme would enhance environments seeking tranquility. This artwork will complement any room or space beyond those mentioned, depending on individual preference.
The mood of the painting is both spiritual and tranquil. The muted greys evoke a calm, meditative atmosphere, while the red accents symbolize vitality and sacredness, adding a dynamic feel to the otherwise serene depiction.
The composition is well-balanced, with the temple structures placed in the upper left, drawing the viewer’s attention. The boats and people guide the eye towards the river in the lower area, creating a well-structured flow throughout the image.
The dominant color palette consists of shades of grey and black, with vibrant red used to highlight key elements such as the temples and flags. This selective use of red creates a striking contrast against the monochromatic background.
Banaras is a original handmade painting made by Ananda das. This painting is made with acrylic colors on canvas. This artwork is signed by artist, and accompanied with the Certificate of Authenticity. The width of the painting is 48 inches, and its height is 40 inches.
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Varanasi/ Banaras called the city of holy India. Buddha is believed to have founded Buddhism here around 528 BCE when he gave his first sermon, " The Setting in Motion of the Wheel of Dharma", at nearby Sarnath.
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.
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