Benares
1913
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
h 137cm × w 117cm × d 7.8cm
Classification
painting
Museum
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
About this artwork
Uitsnede van de trappen die uitkomen in de rivier de Ganges, India. In het midden een grote stenen trap, links is nog deels het Ramawahat Ghat (Ram Ghat) te zien en rechts het Brij Rama Paleis. Verspreid op de trappen mensen en links op de voorgrond een boot in de rivier.
Art Historical Context
Marius Bauer, a prominent Dutch artist known for his evocative Orientalist works, captures the spiritual heart of Varanasi (ancient Benares) in this1913 oil on canvas. Measuring an impressive 137 x 117 cm, *Benares* draws from Bauer's travels to India, where he immersed himself in the exotic landscapes and daily rituals of the East. Rendered in lush oils, the medium allows for rich textures and luminous effects, evoking the humid glow of the Ganges River under the sun. At the center looms a grand stone staircase descending to the sacred river, flanked left by the partial view of Ramawahat Gha...