Jean-Claude Golvin

Rhodos (Rhodes), the colossus, polishing and gilding

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Blue ink, Glitter highlight, Paper (photocopy), Watercolor

Dimensions

32 x 24 cm (Overall) 16.8 x 15.3 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Rhodos (Rhodes)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Front view of the polishing and gilding of the Colossus of Rhodos (Rhodes). The drawing is in portrait format. It is organized within a frame drawn in ink. Inscriptions are visible in the margins. Inscriptions appear on the reverse.
The scene depicts the polishing of the colossus at dusk. A scaffold is set up around the statue. Three workers are polishing the statue’s head.

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