The equestrian statue of Sir Mark Cubbon (1785–1861), sculpted by the renowned artist Carlo Marochetti and unveiled in 1866, commemorates the longest-serving Commissioner of Mysore under the East India Company.
Originally installed near the High Court of Karnataka, the bronze statue was relocated in 2020 to Cubbon Park, beside the historic Bandstand, to make it more accessible to the public. The work not only recalls Bengaluru’s colonial history but also invites reflection on the city’s evolving cultural and civic identity.
You don’t need artistic skill to participate in this event – just boundless curiosity and a love for drawing. To connect with other participants, please use our community on Discord.
Please register here for this event.
Please note large easels are not allowed within the park, and be mindful to not block the walking paths.
Things to carry for this session
- A sketchbook/paper/drawing surface
- Pencils or any medium you would like to try out
- A portable chair/mat. If the location has no seating, we tend to sit on the ground
- Water bottle and snacks
How to get there
- Follow the location map provided
- This building is closer to walk to from the Cubbon Park entrance near the govt aquarium
- Closest metro station: Cubbon Park Metro (walk towards the Band stand)
Image credit Kedar Karambelkar from Google Map Photos