Golden Hour by Wilkie Kilgour is a captivating oil painting that exquisitely captures the fleeting moments of the day's end. The sky, a dramatic canvas of swirling clouds, reflects the radiant light of the setting sun, with shades of gold, yellow, and soft purple. This illumination casts a heavenly glow over the landscape, with the horizon line subtly defined by the dark silhouettes of distant trees and landforms.

The artist's use of impasto technique adds a rich texture to the sky, making the luminous clouds appear almost three-dimensional against the deepening blue of the early evening sky. The lower section of the painting is dominated by cool shadows, suggesting the chill that comes with the approaching night, contrasting with the warmth of the sky above.

Kilgour's brushwork is energetic and varied, with thick strokes in the sky and finer, more deliberate touches in the landscape, creating a dynamic interplay between light and dark, warmth and coolness.

This artwork is a testament to the transformative power of light at the golden hour and its ability to alter the mood and color of the natural world. It invites viewers to pause and reflect on the day's last light and the peace that comes with dusk.