Jean-Claude Golvin

Alesia, view from Mount Auxois, view of the besieged on the attackers

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper, Watercolor

Dimensions

75.4 x 99.8 cm (Overall) 62.6 x 76.7 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Alesia (Alésia)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of Alesia. The drawing is in landscape format. It is organized within a frame drawn in ink. Traces of watercolor and inscriptions are visible. A photocopy of the same drawing is on the reverse.
This is a view of the besieged from the Alesia oppidum on Mont Auxois. The Roman camps can be seen in the distance. They are located on the Bussy mountain, strategically positioned along the two lines of Roman fortifications.

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