Boatman in Kerala, India Div. V-E, Second place, Oil/Acrylic

This impressionist-style painting depicts a boatman rowing a boat on the Bharatapuzha (River of Bharata) river in the state of Kerala in India. The boatman placed strategically in the painting to add focus is a young man with a muscular build. He is wearing a simple dress. The boat is made of wood. The river is wide and slow-moving. The water is a deep orange color reflecting the sky at sunset. The banks of the river are lined with coconut trees and bushes. The reflection of the trees displays the gentle flow of the river. The painting is full of light and color. It captures the beauty of the Indian countryside. This painting can be interpreted as a celebration of the simple life or a meditation on the beauty of nature.

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