Jean-Claude Golvin

Athenae (Athens), general view

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper, Watercolor

Dimensions

69.5 × 99.5 cm (Overall) 69.5 × 99.2 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Athenae (Athens)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of Athenae (Athens). The drawing is in landscape format. It is organized within an ink frame. Traces of watercolor, ink and graphite are visible in the margins. Inscriptions appear on the reverse.
The drawing shows the city of Athens as a whole, with its main monuments. The Acropolis can be seen on the left, with the Forum in the lower left. Near the city’s boundary, marked by a wall, is the Odeon. The port can be seen in the background.

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