Jean-Claude Golvin

Herculaneum (Herculaneum), periurban thermal baths, interior

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

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

Dimensions

63.5 x 44.5 cm (Overall) 28.3 x 18.8 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Herculaneum (Herculaneum)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Overhead view of the interior of the atrium of the periurban thermal baths at Herculaneum (Herculaneum). The drawing is in portrait format. It is arranged within an ink frame. Traces of watercolor and inscriptions are visible in the margins.
The scene takes place in the atrium of the baths. This space is delimited by four columns surmounted by arches. The scene depicts a figure washing his hair in a fountain basin. A second figure is shown from behind.

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