Sita Ram, the forgotten genius of water colour painting in India

In the 1800s, Sita Ram created some of the most beautiful water colours. But his work has largely been forgotten.

Temples at Rajghat, Benares. Watercolour by Sita Ram, 1814–15 (British Library, Add.Or.4718)

Sita Ram was a renowned Indian artist who lived during the 19th century. He is known for his exquisite watercolor paintings that capture the essence of Indian life and culture during the time of British colonial rule. His paintings offer a…