Jean-Claude Golvin

Ship, the trireme Olympias

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

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

Dimensions

44.7 x 63.2 cm (overall)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Scene of life

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of the Olympias trireme. The drawing is in landscape format and has no frame. A sketch of a trireme appears on the reverse.
The galley circulates on the water. Soldiers stand on deck. The sails are furled. Three levels of oarsmen (triremes) keep the ship moving. Two steering shovels steer the boat.

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