Kolkata is one of the oldest cities of India. It is culturally very rich. Tourists identify Kolkata with the Victoria Memorial, the Howrah Bridge, Bengal sweets, and the hand-pulled rickshaws.
Kalighat painting originated here in the 19th century. Contemporary artists often depict various aspects of old and modern Kolkata.
It’s the only Indian city to keep up with hand-pulled rickshaws. It’s the first thing which people might notice when they visit Kolkata. Though the rickshaw pullers have gained may flaks from human right activists but they still remain an integral part of Kolkata’s socio-evolution and are the key identifier of Kolkata.
Kolkata’s legacy of hand-pulled rickshaws dates back to Shimla, which was the summer capital for the officials of East India Company of British India. Kolkata is the only city in India where these rickshaws form of public transport.
I depicted one rickshaw puller driving his rickshaw on a rainy day in my pencil drawing. The Victoria Memorial is depicted vaguely in the backdrop.
I used graphites, charcoal pencils and charcoal powder for smudging.
Suggestions welcomed! Thanks and have a nice day ahead.
Renuka
Dimensions: 29.7 cm x 42.0 cm
Graphite and charcoal pencil work
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