Jean-Claude Golvin

Sallèles d’Aude, potter’s kiln

Front view of a potter's kiln in Sallèles d'Aude. The drawing is in landscape format. It is framed in ink. Traces of watercolor and inscriptions are visible in the margins.

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper, Watercolor

Dimensions

29.6 x 41.7 cm (Overall) 29.6 x 30.8 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Sallèles d’Aude

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Front view of a potter’s kiln in Sallèles d’Aude. The drawing is in landscape format. It is framed in ink. Traces of watercolor and inscriptions are visible in the margins.
In the foreground, a wood storage area can be seen. Two men carry logs on their backs. They enable two other workers to feed the furnace hearths. In the background, on the left, we can see the potters’ production. Amphorae are stored and stacked for transport.

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