The Royal Benediction

A crowned king seated on a golden throne extends his hand in blessing toward a supplicant kneeling before him, while attendants and courtiers witness the exchange. A white dove perches nearby, symbol of peace and grace. The style draws deeply from Kalighat and Bengal school traditions, with flattened perspective and vivid botanical green backgrounds. Poised and dignified, this painting evokes an era when art recorded moments of moral consequence.

Original watercolour on paper. One-of-a-kind.