Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903) was an American Orientalist painter known for vivid depictions of Middle Eastern and Indian scenes. In 1872 Weeks relocated to Paris, becoming a pupil of Léon Bonnat and Jean-Léon Gérôme. He traveled extensively through Asia, capturing bustling bazaars, architecture, and daily life with remarkable detail and atmospheric light.
Barge of the Maharaja of Benares (1882-83) is a vibrant Orientalist oil painting depicting a grand processional barge on the sacred Ganges River. The opulent vessel, possibly adorned with a peacock figurehead, dominates the foreground, showcasing the Maharaja’s power and status. Along the bustling riverbanks, crowds gather near the distinctive ghats, while intricate, somewhat weathered architecture forms the backdrop. Weeks masterfully uses light and rich colors—reds, blues, and golds—to create a dynamic scene that pulsates with life, capturing the cultural and spiritual essence of 19th-century Benares (Varanasi) through a distinct Western gaze.
Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903) was an American Orientalist painter known for vivid depictions of Middle Eastern and Indian scenes. In 1872 Weeks relocated to Paris, becoming a pupil of Léon Bonnat and Jean-Léon Gérôme. He traveled extensively through Asia, capturing bustling bazaars, architecture, and daily life with remarkable detail and atmospheric light.
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Barge of the Maharaja of Benares (1882-83) is a vibrant Orientalist oil painting depicting a grand processional barge on the sacred Ganges River. The opulent vessel, possibly adorned with a peacock figurehead, dominates the foreground, showcasing the Maharaja’s power and status. Along the bustling riverbanks, crowds gather near the distinctive ghats, while intricate, somewhat weathered architecture forms the backdrop. Weeks masterfully uses light and rich colors—reds, blues, and golds—to create a dynamic scene that pulsates with life, capturing the cultural and spiritual essence of 19th-century Benares (Varanasi) through a distinct Western gaze.
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