Jean-Claude Golvin

Vorbasse, a farm around the year 900

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

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

Dimensions

50 x 64.5 cm (Overall) 44.4 x 54.8 cm (Drawing)

Period

Middle Ages

Geographical area

Location or theme

Vorbasse

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of a farm in Vorbasse, circa 900. The drawing is in landscape format. It is framed in ink. Traces of watercolor and inscriptions are visible in the margins.
The village is set in lush green countryside. It is made up of several farmhouses. They are organized within a wooden fence. Several areas can be distinguished: the dwelling, the stable, the vegetable garden, the well and secondary buildings.

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