Jean-Claude Golvin

Farafra, caravan and Qasr Farafra

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Graphite (traces), Paper

Dimensions

30 × 40.05 cm (Overall) 22.8 × 33 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Al-Farafra

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Front view of Farafra. The drawing is in landscape format and has no frame. Inscriptions are visible in the margins.
In the foreground, a caravan of camels can be seen stopping at a watering hole in the Farafra palm grove. The Roman fort can be seen in the background.

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