Jean-Claude Golvin

Northern Syria, a farm

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

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

Dimensions

50 x 65 cm (Overall) 34.1 x 39.6 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Scene of life

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Frontal view of a farm in Northern Syria. The drawing is in landscape format. It is framed in ink. Traces of watercolor and inscriptions are visible in the margins. Inscriptions appear on the reverse.
The farm consists of an inner courtyard and a single building. In the foreground, the courtyard shows the farmers’ activities. Among the manure, donkeys are loaded with baskets. The farmhouse has two levels. A monumental door and staircase lead to both floors. The stable is on the right. The dwelling sits above it.

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