Illustration

Colored drawing showing a reconstruction of the front of Ishtar Gate. The gate has two large pillars with rows of bulls and dragons in repeating profile against a blue background. Additional features include crenelation at the top. The opening of the gate is a rounded archway in the center of the illustration.

Illustration

Description:
Reconstruction of the Ishtar Gate façade
Artist:
Friedrich Wachtsmuth
Medium:
Watercolor on paper
Dimensions:
H. 51.4 cm; W. 69 cm
Date:
1912 CE
Inventory Number:
ArDOG V.29.100
Lender:
Deutsche Orient-Gesellschaft
© Deutsche Orient-Gesellschaft, Photo: Olaf M. Teßmer