Badende en biddende mannen en vrouwen aan de oever van de Ganges in Benares 1917

"Badende en biddende mannen en vrouwen aan de oever van de Ganges in Benares" is an etching by Dutch artist Wijnand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp, created in 1917. The artwork depicts a bustling scene along the Ganges River in Benares, India. The composition features a multitude of figures engaged in bathing and prayer. The artist's use of fine lines and subtle shading evokes the atmosphere of the holy city, capturing the daily rituals and devotional practices of the people. Nieuwenkamp's etching showcases his interest in capturing the essence of different cultures, a theme prominent in his oeuvre. This small work, with its detailed depiction of a specific place, is a testament to the artist's observational skills and his ability to convey the sense of place through fine lines and tonal values.