(Ref No 264)

This finely detailed pencil drawing portrays the historic Al Hosn Palace in Abu Dhabi — the city’s oldest architectural landmark and symbol of Emirati heritage. The artist renders the fortress tower with disciplined linework and subtle shading, capturing the solidity of its defensive walls and the graceful rhythm of its crenellations. In the foreground, a poised Arabian horse adds a living emblem of nobility and endurance, linking the structure’s permanence to the vitality of the nation’s spirit.

Executed in monochrome, the sketch balances precision and poetry, evoking the harmony between man-made form and natural grace. Through the quiet texture of graphite, Khrais transforms architectural observation into a cultural tribute — a dialogue between the steadfastness of stone and the freedom of movement symbolized by the horse.

Size: 73 × 53 cm

Artist: Maher Khrais
Technique: Pencil sketch on art paper (Framed)