Original artwork description:

The old pols of Ahmedabad city, now protected under the UN heritage program, is where I look for my inspiration and subjects for my paintings, whenever I visit the city. (From Wikipedia: A pol, pronounced as pole, in India is a housing cluster which comprises many families of a particular group, linked by caste, profession, or religion. Pols are typical of urban centres in Gujarat especially of Old Ahmedabad) Its a different world altogether with amazing old architectural buildings with intricate wooden carved facades, motifs, and temples in the old neighbourhoods. One could easily lose oneself wandering in the countless mazes of narrow lanes and alleys in these pols. The peace and quiet in there is in such stark contrast with the noise and chaos of the bustling city surrounding them.
So, on one such trip, I came across a neighborhood where the play of strong light and shadows was very interesting. Except for this lone cow, which was probably scouring the garbage for any food, I could hardly see a soul there. Hence I came up with this title. I guess the residents were either still asleep or were lazing around in their houses.
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Materials used:

Artist grade Watercolor paints, toned paper

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