River Child

A moment of freedom on the waters of rural Bengal. — , 2025

A young child emerges from the river holding a fishing net like a translucent sail, silhouetted against an approaching monsoon sky. The image explores the relationship between childhood, nature, and livelihood, where play and survival exist within the same landscape. Photographed in rural West Bengal, this work is part of Anjan Ghosh's ongoing documentary practice, celebrating dignity, resilience, and everyday life across India's villages. Each print is produced using museum-quality archival materials to ensure exceptional tonal depth, longevity, and collector-grade presentation.