Archeological drawings

As the Sutton Hoo treasures are archeological finds, I thought it was important and would be interesting to research the original drawings archeologists had done of the finds, to see how they captured the intricacy of the objects.

Gilded copper alloy roundel, from a shield

Gilded copper alloy axe-shaped pendent

Copper alloy, garnet, ivory and gold sword-fitting

The archeological drawings are very accurate, even mathematical as they record every detail. I have done some drawings in response to looking at the archeological drawings. I wanted to draw with more accuracy compared with the looser style of drawing I was using before. I feel drawing the objects more accurately will allow the amazing details of the treasure to be greater justified.

Shoulder clasps

Square headed brooch

Detail on red shield

I found it difficult drawing very accurately, however I did try to achieve the correct shapes and proportions. I am particularly pleased with the drawing above. The other two are line study's, like the original archeological drawings, however, I really wanted to work into this one with marks to create tone. I feel this keeps it feeling painterly. I am pleased with the outcome and the dimensions the mark making has created.