Acrylic Vibrant Hand-Painted Abstract Monument (Colosseum)

What is the Abstract Monument painting based on?

Dr. Priyanka Srivastava drew on one of the forts of Lahore and broke it down into an abstract form. You can still read an arched building with a domed tower, but the edges are loose and the shapes melt into a glowing yellow-orange sky streaked with teal, so it feels more like a memory of the place than a record of it.

How does the brushwork come across on the canvas?

The strokes are loose and visible, with warm yellows and oranges carrying most of the painting and dark navy, teal and touches of red cutting through them. The finish is matte, so the colour reads as a soft glow rather than a shine. Up close you see the movement of the brush; from a few steps back the arches and dome come together.

What size is it, and what is it painted with?

It is an acrylic on canvas measuring 16 x 20 inches. That is a comfortable size for a single wall above a side table, a console in the entrance, or a study desk, where it can be seen from close by without crowding the space around it.

Does it come framed?

No, the painting comes unframed, on canvas board. That leaves you free to pick a frame, or none at all, to suit your wall and the rest of the room.

Will I get anything that confirms it is an original?

Yes. The painting carries the artist's signature and comes with a certificate of authentication from Dr. Priyanka Srivastava, an artist of the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath in Bangalore. Keep the certificate with the painting; it records who made the work and is useful if you ever pass the piece on to family.

Which kind of room does it sit well in?

The warm yellow-orange palette brightens a room that gets little sun, and it suits spaces with wooden furniture, cane, terracotta or off-white walls. A living room corner, an entrance wall or a reading nook all work. Against a pale wall the teal and navy strokes stand out more; against a deeper wall the yellow glow takes the lead.