Ghats of the Divine City by Bikram Mukherjee

A Description of the Artwork

Ghats of the Divine City is a captivating semi-abstract landscape, painted with acrylic on paper. The piece vividly captures the atmosphere of a sacred riverside city, likely Varanasi, seen from the water.

Using the knife work technique, the artist builds a rich, textural surface, giving the ancient architecture and riverbanks an aged, palpable quality. The color palette is dominated by warm, glowing ochres, burnt siennas, and earthy browns, reflecting the sandstone structures at sunset or sunrise. This warmth is beautifully contrasted by a cool, hazy aqua-blue sky, suggesting a misty or cloud-filled atmosphere.

The composition highlights the towering, temple-like structures and the smaller, bustling buildings along the water’s edge, with traditional boats resting in the foreground. This small, highly detailed work is a wonderful piece for those who appreciate cultural themes, dramatic lighting, and expressive texture.