Temples and bathing ghat at Benares 1885

Edwin Lord Weeks' "Temples and bathing ghat at Benares" (1885) depicts the bustling waterfront of the holy city of Varanasi, India. The painting captures the vibrant life and religious significance of the Ganges River, a central aspect of Hinduism. The intricately rendered architecture of the temples and ghats, along with the figures engaged in daily rituals and commerce, showcases Weeks' keen eye for detail and ability to convey the cultural richness of the scene. This work exemplifies the popular genre of Orientalism, which explored the exoticism of Eastern cultures during the late 19th century.