Jean-Claude Golvin

Arelate (Arles), the boat bridge

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper, Watercolor

Dimensions

29.5 x 41.7 cm (overall)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Arelate (Arles)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of the Arelate boat bridge (Arles). The drawing is in landscape format and has no frame. Inscriptions are present on the reverse.
The Rhône River is crossed by a boat bridge. The bridge consists of wooden planking resting on barges lashed to masonry pillars. At each end, drawbridges on monumental stone arches allow boats to pass.

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