Jean-Claude Golvin

Avaris, the Tell Dabaa’ royal palace

Aerial view of the Tell Dabaa' royal palace in Avaris. 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.

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Blue ink, Drawing paper, Graphite (traces), Watercolor

Dimensions

32.2 x 40.8 cm (Overall)
21 x 35 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Location or theme

Avaris (Tell el-Dab’a)

Presentation :

Aerial view of the Tell Dabaa’ royal palace in Avaris. 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.
The palace is organized within an enclosure, visible in the upper part of the drawing. The various rooms develop, revealing a courtyard bordered by a portico and interior gardens. In the background, two figures light a fire.

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