Original painting by Kate Morgan RI.
Watercolour and gouache, 72 (h) x 53 (w) cm (unframed)
Framed | 90 x 70 cm
This painting depicts a lush, dreamlike jungle scene bursting with colour, movement, and intricate detail. A dense tropical forest unfolds around a shimmering body of water, where reflections ripple across the surface like stardust. The composition is layered and immersive, drawing the eye deep into the foliage and across the scene.
Tigers emerge quietly from the undergrowth, a leopard moves gracefully across a fallen tree, a peacock displays its iridescent tail in the foreground, and birds and monkeys are nestled among the branches. Every creature feels part of a living, breathing ecosystem rather than a focal spectacle.
The vegetation is richly patterned and abundant—oversized leaves, orchids, vines, and blossoms cascade from the canopy above to the water’s edge below. Colours are saturated and jewel-like: emerald greens, deep blues, fiery oranges, hot pinks, and flashes of gold create a sense of enchantment and abundance. Fine dotting, delicate line work, and layered textures give the surface a sense of depth and rhythm.
Overall, A Night in India feels both celebratory and mystical—an imagined paradise that blends realism with fantasy. It invites slow looking, rewarding attention with countless hidden details, and conveys a sense of harmony between wildlife, water, and the natural world.
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