Author/Artist :Lalit SharmaTitle :untitledSize :20.8 x 20.8 inches
This painting is a serene monochromatic work inspired by Indian miniature traditions, evoking a quiet, dreamlike mood. The landscape is dominated by softly rolling hills painted in shades of grey and white, with a deep dark sky and river weaving through the valleys. At the center stands a palace-like edifice with domed pavilions and arched windows, where a couple is shown in an intimate exchange, leaning from a balcony and sharing a tender gesture.
Nearby, another pavilion stands on the water, its empty arches suggesting stillness and solitude. In the distance, a temple crowns one hill, while another palace-like building is faintly visible, blending into the background.
The use of a limited palette—mainly shades of grey, white, and black—creates a twilight or moonlit effect, heightening the sense of quiet intimacy. The absence of bright colours emphasizes mood over detail, making the figures’ interaction the emotional heart of the scene. The composition blends architecture, landscape, and human emotion seamlessly, reflecting timeless themes of love, longing, and tranquillity in harmony with nature.