Sunday, November 16, 2014

Albert Hall @ Jaipur

     In the 'Pink City' Jaipur, is a garden called 'Ram Niwas Garden' spread over 33 acres. In the centre of the garden is the Albert Hall museum. It was built in 1868 by Maharaja (Emperor) Sawai Ram Singh. Like most of the buildings in this area, it is made of red sand stone. In fact most of the buildings in the old city are made of the same stone. Because of the color of this stone Jaipur is called the pink city. Even now all the buildings have to be of the same color even though sand stone is no longer used for construction! You shall be fined if you do not! It is a beautiful museum in a beautiful building and attracts hundreds of pigeons besides tourists! 
     Found it an interesting subject to paint in my recent visit to the city. Felt the character of the building would be incomplete without the pigeons. Hope you agree with me.
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  1. Corinne H.November 16, 2014 at 3:48 AM

    Extra...je suis la première à te dire que cette aquarelle est magnifique ! Et les pigeons s'y intègrent parfaitement !

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  2. SadamiNovember 16, 2014 at 5:50 AM

    Hi, AK, a wonderful work and a lovely post! The pigeons gives the work a message. Thank you for sharing them.
    Cheers, Sadami

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    1. AKNovember 16, 2014 at 7:28 AM

      Thanks Sadami. Your comments always brighten the post!

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  3. S S CheemaNovember 16, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    It just too beautiful - so your trip to Jaipur was about this ? well worth it...

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    1. AKNovember 16, 2014 at 7:29 AM

      Thanks bro. Every where I go, keep looking for prospective subjects!

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  4. Olivier ViolinNovember 16, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Merci pour votre visite.
    Vos peintures sont merveilleuses et pleines de vie !
    Félicitations.

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  5. S. OróNovember 16, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Gracias por enseñarnos estas cosas tan fantásticas, que si no fuera por tus publicaciones no sería posible conocerlas.

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  6. MYSTELIOS November 16, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    Hi AK, it is a very wonderful art work in an interesting post !!!
    Have a nice week my friend !!!

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  7. JaneNovember 17, 2014 at 12:38 AM

    An impressive painting ! And yes, the pigeons do add a lot of life :-))

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  8. Mary Anne CaryNovember 17, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    This is absolutely beautiful! I would love to see what would happen if you became a full time artist. You do great work, a natural!!

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    1. AKNovember 17, 2014 at 6:37 PM

      Thanks Mary. I myself have mulled over this and I think I am happy the way I am ! Will not be able to handle the pressure of producing good paintings.

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  9. RH CarpenterNovember 17, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    Just enough detail to show off the building with great splashes of watercolor in the sand, and the birds do add to the story and scene. Lovely!

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  10. hmuxoNovember 17, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Beautiful detail...love the color and light! Wonderful work, AK!!!

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  11. BlagaNovember 17, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    Definitely an interesting and very complex subject and a very beautiful painting, Asit!

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  12. padmajaNovember 17, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    Love your details Asit, you have a complete control over the medium and the subject, it truly shows.

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  13. Paper rainbowNovember 18, 2014 at 12:15 AM

    Isn't it strange that the building materials can add an atmosphere to a place. I love the beautiful pink sandstone you have painted a wonderful scene so well.

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  14. african queenNovember 18, 2014 at 2:56 AM

    exellent with fine interesting details

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  15. Studio at the FarmNovember 18, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    What a superb rendering of this beautiful building. I appreciate the story that goes with it, Asit, and agree - the pigeons are a must in the painting.
    Kathryn

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  16. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingNovember 19, 2014 at 3:53 AM

    A stunning work , Asit, and your background information makes it all the more appealing. Oh, and yes to the pigeons.

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  17. WatermarycolorsNovember 19, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    Hi Asit! your blog is very nice, you have a beautiful artwork, congrats! :)

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  18. PatNovember 21, 2014 at 1:08 AM

    Fantastic! Totally agree, the pigeons help to make it so. It wouldn't feel the same without them. Bravo!

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  19. ElviNovember 21, 2014 at 2:06 AM

    Sempre bellissimi e interessanti i soggetti

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  20. Eva November 22, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    Esta obra es impresionante Asit!, llena de detalles y dibujo. Perfecto. Felicidades un abrazo

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  21. Celia BlancoNovember 27, 2014 at 1:14 AM

    Excellent work and the pigeons bring it to life.

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  22. Prerana KulkarniJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    I loved this piece!! your paintings are excellent!! Did you do this plein air or from photograph?

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    1. AKJanuary 28, 2015 at 5:05 AM

      Thanks a lot Prerana. My job is such that I do not get much opportunity to do plein air though I do get to travel a lot. Keep clicking pics with my cell phone cam and paint them.

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  23. Chandni May 17, 2020 at 11:04 PM

    Hello! May we share your artwork on our instagram page www.instagram.com/jaipuruncharted/
    Do let us know if you have an IG handle that we can tag and give you the credits!

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