Jean-Claude Golvin

Giza, mastaba

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Blue ink, Gouache (highlights), Graphite, Paper, Watercolor

Dimensions

29.6 × 41.9 cm (Overall) 24.8 × 32.6 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Gizeh

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of a mastaba at Giza during Dynasty IV. 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 drawing highlights the structure of the building. The outer shell contains several shafts leading to vaults.

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