Jean-Claude Golvin

Bordeaux in the 18th century.

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper, Watercolor

Dimensions

74.5 × 109.4 cm (Overall) 69.1 × 104.8 cm (Drawing)

Period

Modern

Geographical area

Location or theme

Bordeaux

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of Bordeaux in the 18th c. The drawing is in landscape format. It is framed in ink. Inscriptions and traces of watercolor and graphite are visible in the margins. Inscriptions appear on the reverse.
The Garonne River is depicted in the lower part of the drawing, with the city in the center, bordering the river. Château Trompette is also located on the right-hand side of the river. The remains of the Roman amphitheater can be seen on the right of the drawing.

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