SPQR Blues 3 part LXIV (all)

[spqrblues]

I didn't quite finish the inking, but will work on it more tomorrow. I hope you don't mind that I did a little cheating on this version.







This sketch took me longer than it should have, because of the big street scene—since it's not based on actual archaeology, it took a while to make up some houses. Only about half of Herculaneum has been excavated, and today I felt fanciful, so made up what part of the unexcavated city might look like. Channelling my inner ancient Roman street planner. Like city dwellers in all times and places, when pressed for space to expand outward, the denizens of Herculaneum began building upward, and Herculaneum had the makings of at least one skyscraper—that is, a four-story building.

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[meritahut.livejournal.com]

The architectural style in Pompeii and Herculaneum included airy balconies, overhanging sunrooms, roofed collonades, and grandiose upper-level porches; but with space at a premium, such an area would likely be enclosed with relatively flimsy material (opus craticium, or half-timber wattle and daub) to create an extra room. I'll say the hosue above is either a building project in progress, or the denizens of the house have opted for an exotic Egyptian touch. Probably have painted crocodiles on the inside, and all.

[akycha.livejournal.com]

Probably have painted crocodiles on the inside, and all.

*Falls over.*

A dear friend of mine has asked me to paint the scene with the swallows on the wall of her study someday. I do look forward to it, but now I'm thinking that crocodiles might be more charming. Maybe in the bathroom? With papyrus?

[meritahut.livejournal.com]

Crocodiles in the bathroom! Utterly suitable! I suppose there could be an ibis or two lurking in the reeds as well, to satisfy the urge for birds.

A while back I threatened to do some wall painting, myself. My mother opted for "blue" in her foyer, but I wonder if I can convince her to go Egyptian around the tub? Hmmm. I might just spring that on her tonight.