Afternoon in the Village (2006)

Year: 2006

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Board.

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Category: Original Painting

Availability: For Sale

Artwork’s Description - Afternoon in the Village (c.1930s) is a rare glimpse into everyday rural India, painted with a quiet intimacy that feels almost cinematic. The scene unfolds in soft afternoon light, a moment suspended between work and rest.

At the center, two women return from the well, balancing pots of water with practiced grace. One wears an off-shoulder drape, the other a deep purple saree that catches the warmth of the sun. Behind them, another woman sweeps the courtyard, while a man sits nearby, silently observing — a witness to the rhythm of village life.

There is no rush here, only stillness and the soft hum of routine. The composition captures the simplicity and dignity of ordinary moments, the kind that form the soul of rural India. 

Artwork Details

• Style:   Figurative / Rural Realism
  
  

• Palette: Muted earth tones – browns, ochres, purples, soft yellows.
  
  

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition (natural aging visible, consistent with time.
  
  

• Provenance: From the artist’s private collection
  
  

• Certificate of Authenticity: Included