Illustration
South Gate of Anchor Thom
A detailed pen drawing of Angkor Thom's South Gate, framed by jungle, stone faces, elephants, and Khmer sacred architecture.
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
- Framed
- Unframed
- Ready to hang
- No
- Year
- 2016
- Availability
- Available
About the work
This is a black-and-white pen drawing of the South Gate of Angkor Thom, an ancient city in Cambodia. The artwork showcases a richly detailed jungle scene with large trees and dense foliage framing a stone gate adorned with the iconic face of Avalokiteshvara or a bodhisattva, a hallmark of Khmer architecture. A path leads through the gate, along which elephants with riders are seen walking toward the viewer, adding life and historical context to the scene. On the right side, a row of stone statues, likely depicting gods and demons holding a naga (serpent), flanks the causeway leading up to the gate, referencing the Hindu myth of the Churning of the Ocean of Milk. The overall composition emphasises the harmony between nature and the grandeur of ancient architecture.
Care
Gently dust with a soft, dry brush and display in a dry, shaded spot away from moisture and chemicals.
