Jean-Claude Golvin

Haut-Koenigsbourg, the castle

Aerial view of Haut-Koenigsbourg castle. 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. A landscape sketch appears on the reverse.

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

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

Dimensions

60.5 x 93.5 cm (Overall) 54.1 x 80.3 cm (Drawing)

Period

Modern

Geographical area

Location or theme

Orschwiller

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of Haut-Koenigsbourg castle. 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. A landscape sketch appears on the reverse.
The castle stands on the heights of a spur. It is set within a fortified enclosure. Bastions, dwelling, keep and several enclosed courtyards can be seen. In the distance, you can see a green landscape with several villages.

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