Holy Steps at Dusk by Vikram Kumar Mukherjee

A Description of the Artwork

Holy Steps at Dusk is a visually arresting and emotionally rich piece, rendered in acrylic on paper. This artwork captures the timeless scene of a riverside ghat, focusing on the imposing temple architecture and the movement of people.

The painting is dominated by a warm, ethereal glow, primarily created using washes of golden yellows and soft oranges in the sky and background, suggesting the gentle light of dusk or dawn. The central temple structure and surrounding buildings are painted with deep, contrasting browns and blacks, giving them a monumental presence.

The artist utilizes knife work to achieve a textural, impressionistic feel, particularly in the depiction of the water and the architectural facades. Subtle figures ascend and descend the central steps, adding a vital sense of life and pilgrimage to the scene. This compact piece is an excellent choice for a collector who values cultural themes, dramatic lighting, and textural depth in a work of art.