30 Pics Of Iconic Landmarks’ Illustrations Side By Side With Their Real-World Matches

Are you ready to join us on an adventure? Let’s buckle up and transport ourselves to some of the most incredible locations around the world withMaxwell Tilseand his series of illustrations featuring famous landmarks. While Tilse has shared some of his previous work onBored Panda, this time we’ve curated the best examples of his miniature drawings, photographed against their real-world twins as a backdrop.

He also added: “The photograph I take with the drawing on location is as much of a souvenir as the artwork itself.”

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Colosseum, Rome, Italy

We were curious how the illustrator decides which landmarks to feature in his new paintings. Tilse said: “I love to capture buildings that are iconic, unique, or historically important. Architecture and history are real passions for me. What can each subject say about the place I’m visiting, or quite simply, is it enjoyable to draw?”

Big Ben, London, England

Temple Of Saturn, Rome, Italy

Asked what challenges he encounters when creating his small-scale drawings, Maxwell answered: “Rain and intricate spires. I draw these mostly outside, on the spot. Keeping myself (and the paper) dry is a must. Then there’s the cutting out. Churches, mosques, and anything with a spire or minaret are really hard to keep straight and attached.”

St. Mary’s Basilica, Kraków, Poland

The Parthenon Of Athens, Greece

Castle Sant’angelo, Rome, Italy

Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany

Lastly, the illustrator shared with us his creative plans for the future: “I’ve had the privilege of working with airlines and tourism agencies. More work like that would be wonderful. The goal is to continue traveling and see as much of the world as possible. I’d love to make an illustrated book of my travels one day. Who knows where that’ll lead me? I love to draw and regardless of opportunity, I’ll always keep it up.”

Sydney Opera House, Australia