This drawing marked the end of my time in Calcutta. Hints of the British Raj are only really visible when you look up in this city - through the jungle and grime that are doing their best to swallow up any last traces of smug grandeur. This was the Red House- Annmarie’s favourite colonial building in Kol. There’s a hilarious sign on the wall proclaiming ‘This is NOT the property of RJ Singh, but belongs to PM Singh who is the rightful inheritor and resident of this house.’ A pretty obvious clue to some family squabble. While drawing this I swear I saw at least four families coming in and out. Couldn’t help but wonder if any of them were named Singh.
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