Fruit Sellers At A Temple In Madurai Tamil Nadu - Charles W Bartlett - Vintage Orientalist Woodblock India Painting

Charles W. Bartlett, known for his evocative and culturally rich woodblock prints, created a series of works during his travels through Asia that beautifully capture the essence of everyday life and the spiritual atmosphere of the places he visited. One such work is "Fruit Sellers at a Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu," which exemplifies Bartlett's keen observation and sensitivity to the local culture.

Charles W. Bartlett was born on June 1, 1860, in Bridgeport, Dorsetshire in England. After a short excursion into the field of metallurgy, he studied painting and etching at the Royal Academy in London and later at a private art school in Paris.   In 1913 Bartlett began a journey that was planned as a trip around the world. When he and his wife left England, they had no idea that they would never see England again. They visited Pakistan, India, Ceylon, Indonesia and China. Bartlett created watercolors and sketches on this tour. Center of his artistic attention were such landmark attractions like the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.