Jean-Claude Golvin

Avaris, the Tell Dabaa’ royal palace

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

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

Dimensions

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

Period

Geographical area

Location or theme

Avaris (Tell el-Dab’a)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

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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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