Laha Baari, Bidhan Sarani, Kolkata-Urban Sketch

Laha House, Bidhan Sarani — An Urban Sketch of Old Kolkata

This expressive urban sketch captures the enduring grace of Laha House on Bidhan Sarani, Kolkata, where old-world architecture and everyday street life coexist effortlessly. Through a keen artist’s eye, the sketch goes beyond the façade—recording tangled electrical wires, overhanging trees, fleeting figures, shopfront rhythms, and the nonchalant pulse of North Kolkata. The intricate linework and fluid washes evoke the nostalgia of Old Calcutta, while celebrating Laha Bari standing tall through time, as witness to generations of stories. A beautiful study in architecture, atmosphere and the poetry of lived-in heritage.

Artist: Avidip Kundu