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Part of a group of images donated by the Argonaut Camera Club, taken on excursions and cruises in Greece and Asia Minor. The original description in the SPHS negative register reads: "Mycenae: the Megaron, present state".
The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: the palace staircase".
The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: stairway on Acropolis".
The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: 'palace court'".
It is a final drawing of the section through the hearth in Megaron. The constituent parts are labeled; there is a scale for reference, and minor annotations.
It is a final drawing of the plans and section of the Palace at Mycenae’s Grand Staircase. There are basic labels indicating the direction of the stairs and identifying certain sections, as well as a scale for reference.
It is a final drawing of the section through the Palace at Mycenae’s Court along line A-B. The constituent parts are labeled and there are minor annotations. There is a scale for reference.
It is a final drawing of the hearth in Megaron. The constituent parts are labeled and there are numbers indicating the successive layers of painted Stucco. There are minor annotations surrounding the drawing.
Two photographs showing the hearth at Megaron from the east & west. The photographs display the many layers of painted stucco that make up the hearth. MYC 4/06/01 & MYC 4/06/02 are glued to the same poster board. The photographs were likely taken by either Dr. C. W. Blegen or A. J. B. Wace
B/W photograph showing the hearth at Megaron from the east. The photograph displays the many layers of painted stucco that make up the hearth. It is glued to the same piece of paper as MYC 4/06/02. The photo was likely taken by either Dr. C. W. Blegen or A. J. B. Wace
B/W photograph showing the hearth at Megaron from the west. The photograph displays the many layers of painted stucco that make up the hearth. It is glued to the same piece of paper as MYC 4/06/01. The photo was likely taken by either Dr. C. W. Blegen or A. J. B. Wace
It is a final drawing of the section the Great Ramp including the elevation of the later rubble wall with a timber frame. There is a scale for reference and the drawing contains minor annotations.
It is a final drawing of a diagrammatic section of the Pithos Area with the constituent parts labeled. There is also a scale for reference and minor annotations.
It is a final drawing of the plan of the palace. None of the constituent parts are labeled, but there is a scale for reference.
It is a final drawing of the plan of the palace showing different phases. Some of the constituent parts are labeled; there is a scale for reference and a legend which identifies the walls.
Printed copy of a final drawing of the plan of the palace. None of the constituent parts are labeled, but there is a scale for reference. See also MYC 2/1/10 which may be the original it is based on.
Printed copy of a final drawing of the plan of the palace. None of the constituent parts are labeled, but there is a scale for reference. See also MYC 2/1/10 which may be the original it is based and MYC 2/1/12 which is another printed copy of it.
It is a preliminary plan and section of various outdoor staircases drawn on transparent drawing paper and includes annotations. It gives views from both outside and inside the staircase, as well as views from multiple angles.
It is a preliminary plan and section of various outdoor staircases drawn on transparent drawing paper and includes annotations. It gives views from both outside and inside the staircase, as well as views from multiple angles.
It is a preliminary plan and section of various outdoor staircases drawn on transparent drawing paper and includes annotations and some calculations. It gives views from both outside and inside the staircase, as well as views from multiple angles.
Final reconstruction drawing depicting the north-west angle of the Court of the Palace as it appeared in L.H. III.
Watercolour drawing showing squares 1a & 2b of the North side floor of the palace. The surviving fragments are identifiable by their much brighter colors. These squares are also represented in MYC 3/2/12, MYC 3/2/25, & MYC 3/2/26
Ink drawing showing columns 6-11 of the North side floor of the palace. Only the surviving fragments are included. Column 6 is also represented in MYC 3/2/26. Columns 7-10 are represented in MYC 3/2/28. All columns are also represented in MYC 3/2/27
Watercolour drawing of fresco fragments with various plant designs (rosettes, petals, leaves, and stems) from the Palace. The individual fragments are numbered (1-8). The fragments were found in the following locations: 1, 2, from east lobby; 3-5, pithos area; 6, guardroom; 7, porch; 8, megaron. Fragment #1 is also included as MYC 3/2/18.
Watercolour of fresco fragment #1 displaying leaves and stems from the Palace. This fragment was found in the east lobby. This fragment is also included in MYC 3/2/17
Ink drawing of a fresco fragment, showing part a helmet, found in the Megaron of the Palace.
Watercolour drawing of fresco fragments (numbered a-p), found by Tsountas in 1886, showing various body parts, jewellry, and clothes. The fragments were probably from a fresco of women in procession.
Watercolour drawing of a painted stucco floor displaying blue and white rosettes with red centers. It was found in Palace, Room of the Throne. There is a scale for reference and minor annotations.
Watercolour drawing of a painted stucco floor, found in the Vestibule of the Palace, with red, white, and blue zig-zag lines with white dots. The same stucco is represented in MYC 3/2/23.
Watercolour drawing of a painted stucco floor, from the Vestibule of the Palace, with red, white, and blue zig-zag lines with white dots. The same stucco is represented in MYC 3/2/22. It is labelled “202” on the front with the annotations, 'Miss Gomme drawing', 'incorrect','useless'.
Watercolour drawing of a painted stucco floor, from the dado of the Palace's Porch, with multiple half rosette patterns. It is labelled “90(a)” on the front and “164” on the back.
Watercolour drawing showing columns 1-5 of the North side floor of the palace. Only the surviving fragments are included. Squares 1a & 2b are also represented in MYC 3/2/11. These columns are also represented in MYC 3/2/12 & MYC 3/2/26.
Watercolour drawing showing columns 1-6 of the North side floor of the palace. Only the surviving fragments are included. Squares 1a & 2b are also represented in MYC 3/2/11. These columns are also represented in MYC 3/2/12 & 3/2/25. Colum 6 is also represented in MYC 3/2/13 & MYC 3/2/27.
Watercolour drawing showing columns 6-11 of the North side floor of the palace. Only the surviving fragments are included. Column 6 is also represented in MYC 3/2/26. Columns 7-10 are represented in MYC 3/2/28. All columns are also represented in MYC 3/2/13
Watercolour drawing showing columns 7-10 of the North side floor of the palace. Only the surviving fragments are included. All columns are also represented in MYC 3/2/13 & MYC 3/2/27.
Watercolour drawing showing wave patterns painted on successive layers of stucco from the Palace Hearth.
Watercolour drawing showing wave, stripe, and spiral patterns painted on successive layers of stucco from the Palace Hearth.
Watercolour drawing of a fresco showing a building of several stories with women either standing in the windows or outside. The fresco was badly damaged by fire and found on the floor of the Megaron in the Palace. This piece displays segments A-F, while sections G & H are displayed in MYC 3/2/32. All sections are also represented in MYC 3/2/33.
Watercolour drawing of a fresco showing a building of several stories with women either standing in the windows or outside. The fresco was badly damaged by fire and found on the floor of the Megaron in the Palace. This piece displays segments G & H, while sections A-F are displayed in MYC 3/2/31. All sections are also represented in MYC 3/2/33.
Ink drawing of a fresco representing a building of several stories with women either standing in the windows or outside. The fresco has been badly damaged by fire and was found on the floor of the Megaron in the Palace. This piece displays all segments, of which A-F are represented in MYC 3/2/31 and G & H are represented in MYC 3/2/32.
Watercolour drawing with an proposed reconstruction of a fresco with a spiral and lotus design, found by Tsountas near the Western portal. MYC 3/2/36 is included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 113.
Watercolour drawing of proposed reconstruction of a fresco frieze of warriors and horses made during the BSA excavations in Mycenae, 1920-1923. The actual pieces of the frieze were found by Christos Tsountas in the Megaron during his excavations there in 1886. This drawing is also included in 1936 Exhibition collection as: 1936 EXH - 112.
Watercolour drawings showing painted stucco from or near the Palace Megaron: a. wave patterns: hearth, first, second, fifth, sixth layers. b. step of painted stucco found near the Western Portal. c. chariot, reconstructed from fragments of stucco, probably found in the Megaron. MYC 3/2/37/1 – MYC 3/2/37/5 are all included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 115.
Watercolour drawing of painted stucco from the 6th layer of the hearth in the Palace Megaron displaying red and black wave patterns with black and red rosettes, respectively. MYC 3/2/37/1 – MYC 3/2/37/5 are all included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 115.
Watercolour drawing of painted stucco from the 1st & 2nd layers of the hearth in the Palace Megaron displaying a smooth red wave pattern and sharp red and blue wave patterns. MYC 3/2/37/1 – MYC 3/2/37/5 are all included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 115.
Watercolour drawing of painted stucco from the 5th layer of the hearth in the Palace Megaron displaying a red wave pattern and blue wave pattern with a red rosette separating the waves. MYC 3/2/37/1 – MYC 3/2/37/5 are all included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 115.
Watercolour drawing of painted stucco step found near the western portal of the Palace displaying a pattern of spirals and stripes. MYC 3/2/37/1 – MYC 3/2/37/5 are all included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 115.
Watercolour drawing of proposed reconstruction of fresco fragments, found in the Palace, showing a chariot. MYC 3/2/37/1 – MYC 3/2/37/5 are all included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 115.
Watercolour drawing of painted stucco, found near the Grand Staircase, showing a blue rosette flower. MYC 3/2/38 is included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 114b
Printed reproduction of an ink drawing of the south part of the palace.