Adalaj Stepwell Acrylic Print
by Uma Krishnamoorthy
Product Details
Adalaj Stepwell acrylic print by Uma Krishnamoorthy. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of an acrylic print. Your image gets printed directly onto the back of a 1/4" thick sheet of clear acrylic. The high gloss of the acrylic sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results. Two different mounting options are available, see below.
Design Details
Stepwells are wells in which the water may be reached by descending a set of steps. ... more
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Comments (17)
Artist's Description
Stepwells are wells in which the water may be reached by descending a set of steps.
Step wells were common in western India. They were found in more arid regions to collect and store rain water during seasonal monsoons. The step wells may have originated to ensure water during the period of drought. They also served as a place for social gatherings and religious ceremonies. Over the centuries, stepwell construction evolved so that by the 11th century they were astoundingly complex feats of engineering, architecture, and art.
Today, many of these stepwells are in a state of ruin, except for a few. They have been replaced by modern substitutes like village taps, plumbing, and water tanks. As obsolescence set in, stepwells were largely ignored.
Adalaj stepwell is located in the village of Adalaj close to Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat in India.
It is intricately carved and is five storeys deep. It was built in the year 1499. It...
About Uma Krishnamoorthy
The urge to sketch, draw and paint has been there since childhood and I loved every minute of the time spent on drawing and painting. But, to take up painting as a full time career, was considered nothing short of fiddling on the roof. And maybe, in some sense it is true, particularly when there are practicalities of life to deal with. After two decades of a "real" job as a banker, I decided to quit banking and follow my heart, finally. This time I studied art from the Israeli artist Hagit Shahal, for four years, while I was living in Israel. I have not looked back since. Now I paint full time and I currently live in Mumbai, India. The paintings/artworks here are grouped together and thematically organized under...
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Uma Krishnamoorthy
Thank you, Holly, for the feature in “Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings”! Much appreciated.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your terrific art has been featured on the ABC Group home page from the B is for BROWN week, March 27 ,2023 - March 27, 2023. You are invited to add your wonderful art in the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP as a way to preserve your feature.
Uma Krishnamoorthy replied:
Thank you for the feature in ABC Group - B is for BROWN. Much appreciated.
Lori Pittenger
Fabulous capture Uma, voted!
Stefani Jane Diana
outstanding architecture
Kay Brewer
Outstanding work! Voted your entry in the India contest. l/f
Meena Bhatt
Beautifully rendered Uma, Congratulations.
Uma Krishnamoorthy replied:
Thank you, Meena!
Carol Groenen
Awesome image!
Uma Krishnamoorthy replied:
Thank you, Carol.
Lindley Johnson
Terrific design elements in this wonderful image, Uma. L
Uma Krishnamoorthy replied:
Thank you, Lindley.
Lynn Bolt
Love this perspective and the intricate stonework
Uma Krishnamoorthy replied:
Thank you Lynn.
Gary Richards
This image makes you study it to see all that's in it!
Uma Krishnamoorthy replied:
Thank you Gary. I felt the same way when I visited the place. Spent hours there.
Kae Cheatham
So much detail and depth. Great.
Uma Krishnamoorthy replied:
Thank you Kae.
Doug Matthews
Beautiful, clear image.
Uma Krishnamoorthy replied:
Thank you Doug.
Rachel Narvaez
Lovely. Thanks for sharing the beauty of India with us.
Uma Krishnamoorthy replied:
Thank you Rachel.
Norm Starks
What unusual architectural detail.
Uma Krishnamoorthy replied:
Thank you Norm.
Uma Krishnamoorthy
Roaxane, thank you very much for the feature in the group 'Old World'. Much appreciated.
Ian Gledhill
This beautiful ancient architecture of Adalaj,India,is being featured in the 'Awesome Asia' group..Uma..Congratulations..:)
Uma Krishnamoorthy replied:
Thank you so much, Ian. Appreciate the feature in 'Awesome Asia' group.