Architectural drawing of Tirumala Nayak at Madura,
1780
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Architectural drawing of Tirumala Nayak at Madura, is a 1780 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
You’ll see a precise ink drawing of a huge temple hall. The paper shows rows of carved pillars in crisp lines. Shadows and hatching give depth to the stone. This set of 143 drawings is the most complete record of the hall’s pillars. The artist knew Dravidian temple rules well. British visitors loved the real Madurai temple and wanted pictures like these. Now go see the originals at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The drawing is one of 143 architectural renderings documenting the sculptural and structural details of the choultry associated with Tirumala Nayak at Madura. Pencilled annotations in Tamil and English, along with numerical references, identify specific pillars and their placement within the structure. The set includes drawings in two distinct sizes, reflecting variations in scale and detail.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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