Jean-Claude Golvin

Abydos, the necropolis and temple of Osiris

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Watercolor;Black ink;Graphite (traces);Paper

Dimensions

27.4 × 31.5 cm (Overall) 7.5 × 20.3 cm (Drawing)

Period

Geographical area

Location or theme

Abydos

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

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Aerial view of the Abydos necropolis and the Temple of Osiris. The drawing is in landscape format. It is organized within a frame drawn in ink. Traces of watercolor and inscriptions are visible in the margins.
Graves of various shapes are placed along a path that leads to the monumental gate of a fortified enclosure, visible in the background. This is the temple of Osiris.

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