Torn Kite by the River – Dry Pastel Painting by Saikat Mondal

In this dry pastel painting by Saikat Mondal, the river is not just a flow of water — it is memory, waiting, and the melancholia of monsoon afternoons. A solitary red kite, torn and tangled on a bamboo post, flutters against the backdrop of storm-heavy skies. Below it, a broken fishing boat lies near the muddy bank, evoking a scene that feels both intimate and forgotten.

The sloping riverside, rendered in soft olive and earth tones, contrasts with the impending grey sky. The mood is unmistakably Bengal — where rivers are not picturesque but alive with stories, losses, and rituals.

This work is ideal for art collectors who are drawn to rural nostalgia, symbolic objects, and emotionally charged landscapes.