
Paresh Maity Indian, b. 1965
The Orient Express, 2008
Water colour on Paper
42" x 40"
A sprawling landscape unfolds in this mesmerizing painting, dominated by a vast horizon. The canvas is ablaze with the intensity of a deep, rich red sky swirling above the textured...
A sprawling landscape unfolds in this mesmerizing painting, dominated by a vast horizon. The canvas is ablaze with the intensity of a deep, rich red sky swirling above the textured interplay of land and water in shades of grey. Amidst this expansive scene, the sole human presence is embodied by two boats—one gracefully drifting away with the river current. A striking red branch intrudes from the left, adding a dynamic element to the composition. The artist's deft use of color and form evokes a profound sense of solitude and contemplation within this captivating portrayal of nature's grandeur.