Illustration
Mahabalipuram Lighthouse
A precise pen illustration of Mahabalipuram Lighthouse, balancing coastal strength, rugged terrain, and architectural form.
This work is sold unframed. Framing can be discussed before purchase. Singapore delivery or pickup details can be confirmed at checkout.
Artwork details
- Collection
- Illustration
- Medium
- Pen
- Size
- 28 x 20 in
- Surface
- Paper
- Framing
- Unframed
- Ready to hang
- No
- Year
- 2016
- Availability
- Available
About the work
This pen illustration presents the iconic Mahabalipuram Lighthouse rising with quiet authority against the coastal sky. Executed entirely in black ink, the work emphasizes form, contrast, and precision, allowing the structure’s cylindrical strength to stand out against the rugged terrain. The surrounding rocks and sparse vegetation are rendered with expressive strokes, grounding the lighthouse in its natural setting along the Coromandel Coast. Built during the British era, yet standing amidst ancient Pallava monuments, the lighthouse becomes a symbol of continuity between past and present. The artist’s use of line work captures both the harshness of the coastal elements and the steadfastness of the structure. There is a sense of solitude and endurance here—a beacon not just for ships, but for time itself.
Care
Gently dust with a soft, dry brush and display in a dry, shaded spot away from moisture and chemicals.
