India Gate Brighton Royal Pavilion Gardens

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The Indian Gate of the Brighton Pavilion, completed in 1921, is a striking example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, designed to reflect the exotic style of the Royal Pavilion itself. As you approach, the gate’s large, central arch catches your eye, framed by elegant columns and topped with small minarets on either side.

The intricate stonework features floral and geometric patterns typical of Indian design, adding a layer of fine detail to the otherwise symmetrical structure. Above the arch sits a central dome, once copper, now weathered to a soft green, which complements the surrounding domes of the Pavilion.

The gate serves not only as an entrance but also as a commemorative structure, honouring the Indian soldiers who were treated at the Pavilion when it was converted into a military hospital during World War I. Its architectural style blends seamlessly with the Royal Pavilion’s unique aesthetic, creating a harmonious and distinctive landmark in the heart of Brighton. (Sources: Brighton Pavilion website)

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I created this print from my original ink drawings to which I apply colour digitally. Printed on fine art paper using archival inks. I issue the formats A0, A1 & A2,A3 and A4  as limited editions of 100 where I individually sign and number each print.

Regency architecture. Brighton Royal Pavilion.

John Nash remodelled The Brighton Royal Pavilion into what we can see today in glorious  Indo-Saracenic style. The works of the Marine Pavilion began in 1815 and took seven years to complete. George chose architect John Nash who proposed an Indian style in response to the design of the new stable block. Nash was also inspired by landscape gardener Humphrey Repton (who had published designs for a new palace based on Indian architectural forms) and based many of his ideas on a publication called Oriental Scenery by Thomas and William Daniell (1795-1808).

The complex composition of domes, towers and minarets created a romantic exterior. Either side of the central large dome are two towers that serviced the interior rooms over the Saloon, one with a staircase, the other with a hoist. To achieve a picturesque effect the rendered surfaces of the Royal Pavilion were painted to create a unified vision of a building made of Bath stone.