Illustrating archaeological objects from antiquity for publication, museum graphics and research. My illustrations have been published by museums, auction houses, art dealers, scholars and private collectors.
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Testimonials
CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE, New York, USA
"Christie's has used Julia's services many times over the past 15 years with great success. Her drawings have been published in Christie's Antiquities catalogues as a way to allow clients to better visualize hard-to-read designs. Julia is always quick to respond to requests and works hard to meet Christie's tight deadlines. Her professionalism makes her a joy to work with and we fully recommend her work with confidence."
G. Max Bernheimer
International Head of Antiquities, Christie's, New York, USA
Wolfson College, Oxford University, UK
"Julia has provided over 300 illustrations and maps for my research on ancient rock art. Not only is her work technically, aesthetically and methodologically of the highest professional standard, it is unfailingly delivered within tight deadlines. I rely on Julia's wide range of drawing skills to repeatedly address complex illustration challenges. I particularly appreciate her willingness to work collaboratively and experimentally to convey three-dimensional forms on the two-dimensional page."
Dr. V. Waldock
Wolfson College, Oxford University
University of Nottingham, UK
"Julia has carried out illustration work on a number of projects with which I have been involved. Most recently she contributed finds illustrations for work at Butrint in Albania. Julia's illustration work is of the highest standard, both aesthetically and in terms of being a precise record of the objects in question. She is moreover, unfailingly professional and a pleasure to work with."
Dr. Will Bowden
Associate Professor in Roman Archaeology, University of Nottingham
PUBLICATIONS
Pending
Thames and Hudson Illustrations for ‘The Wyvern Collection’.
Museum of London Archaeology (M.O.L.A.) C, Burn. (pending) pottery illustrations from the excavation at Moorgate, London.
F, Wenban-Smith. (pending) flint illustrations from the excavation Ebbsfleet, Kent.
The Egyptian Exploration Society (E.E.S.) Orel, S. Ikram, S. Monkhouse, W. C, Kirby. Gebel el-Haridi, Egypt
Onging Bonhams (London) auction catalogue. 2013 Christie’s (London) auction catalogue. 2010 Christie’s (New York) auction catalogue. 2003 David Aaron Ltd (London) catalogue/research. 2017 Sotherby’s (London) auction catalogue. 2021 Timeline Auctions Ltd. 2022
PUBLICATIONS
The Ashmolean Museum MacGregor, A. (1998) A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections. Oxford, OUP
Sherratt, S. (1998) Collection of uncataloged pottery sherds from Knossos, Crete. Oxford, OUP
The British School at Athens Catling, H.W. (2002) Zeus Messapeus at Tsakona, Lakona, Reconsidered Athens BSA
Catling, H.W. (2010) The Menelaion at Sparta. Vol I -The Bronze Age. Athens BSA
The British School at Rome Hodges, R. Marazzi, F. (1995) San Vincenzo al Volturno: sintesi di storia ed archeologia. Isernia, San Vincenzo project, Arechis
Hodges, R. Mitchell, J. (1996) The Basilica of Abbot Joshua at San Vincenzo al Volturno. Monteroduni, Abbazia di Montecassino
Mitchell, J. Hansen, I.L. (2011) San Vincenzo al Volturno, 1980-1986 Excavations, The Finds. Rome, BSR
The Butrint Foundation Hansen, I.L. (2009) Hellenistic and Roman Butrint. The Butrint Foundation
Hansen, I.L. Hodges, R. Leppard, S. (2012) Butrint 4: The Archaeology and Histories of an Ionian Town
Bowden, W. (2017) Butrint 5: Life and Death at a Mediterranean Port: the non-ceramic finds from the Triconch Palace
The Egyptian Exploration Society (E.E.S.) Kirby, C. (1999) Fieldwork 1998 - 1999 Gebel el-Haridi Project
The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology - Vol.85
Holman and Associates Archaeological Unit Holman, M. (1996) The American Heritage golf course, Figi. California
Holman, M. (1996) North American dance house and village site, Fairfield. California
Holman, M. (1996) Burial Complex, Pleasanton. California
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (M.M.A.) Arnold, D. (2008) Middle Kingdom Tomb Architecture at Lisht. MMA publication
Oppenheim, A. (2008) Identifying Artists in the Time of Senusret III. The Mastaba of the Vizier Nebit (North Mastaba 18) at Dahshur” in Abusir and Saqqara in the Year 2005. Czech Institute of Egyptology
Oppenheim, A. (2008) Aspects of the Pyramid Temple of Senusret III at Dahshur: The Pharaoh and Deities. IFA, NY
Craig Patch, D. (2007) A Third Intermediate Period Cemetery at Abydos for Young Children. Supreme Council of Antiquities
Hill, M. (2007) Gifts for the Gods -Images from Egyptian Temple. MMA publication
C.H. (2007) Theban Workshops. - Chamber JA in the Royal Tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Oriental Institute
Oppenheim, A. The Stelae of Netjerikhet found at Dahshur. BES New York, "Gedenkschrift" for James Romano
Roehrig, C.H. (2006) Hatshepsut -From Queen to Pharaoh. MMA publication
Roehrig, C.H. (2006) Thutmose III -The Building Activities of Thutmoses III in the Valley of the Kings. University of Michigan Roehrig,
Stuenkel, I. (2006) The Relief Decoration of the Cult Chapels of Royal Women in the Pyramid Complex of Senusret III at Dahshur. Czech Institute of Egyptology
Craig Patch, D. (2004) Egypt at its origins -Studies in memory of Barbara Adams. Orientalia Lovaniensia Analecta
Museum of London Archaeology (M.O.L.A.) Lakin, D. Seeley, F. Rielly, K. (2002),The Roman tower at Shadwell, London: a reappraisal
Betts, I.M. (2002) Medieval 'Westminster' floor tiles
Brigham, T. Woodger, A. (2001) Roman and medieval townhouses on the London waterfront
Miller, P. Saxby, D. (2007) The Augustian priory of St Mary Merton, Surrey: excavations 1976-90
Dyson, T. Samuel, M. Steele, A. Wright, S.M. (2009) The Cluniac proory and abbey of St Savior Bermondsey, Surrey: excavations 1984-95
Oxford University Press (O.U.P.) Waldock. V. (2017) Multi-Sensorial Analysis of Holocene Saharan Pastoralist. Rock Art. OUP
Sonoma State University Rosenthal, J. Meyers, J. (1997) Archaeological and Geoarchaeological Investigations in the Los Voqueros Resevoir Area
G.H. (1997) From Rancho to Resevoir: History and Archaeology of the Los Voqueros Watershed, California
Other publications Oliver Forge and Brendan Lynch (2021) illustration for research
Fraser, M. (2018) Elements from Islamic manuscripts
Fraser, M. (2017) The origins and modifications of the blue Qur’an. Brepolis Publication
Surena Collection (2016-2017) Illustrations for research
Szpakowska, K. Demonology Project (2014?)
Sagrillo, T. Temple of Isis (2014?)
Private client (2013-2014) drawings of an Illyrian Helmet and Ivories from the Begram Hoard (photograph), Pazuzu (photograph)
Graves-Brown, C. (2014) ‘A Good Scribe and an Exceedingly Wise Man’ Studies in Honour of W.J. Tait
Whelsford, T. (2012) Four Types of Loyalty in Early Modern Central Asia, Brill
University of Pennsylvania, Gordion (2012?)
DeLancey, J. (2011) In the streets where they sell colors: placing vendecolori in the urban fabric of early modern Venice. Wallraf-Richartz-Jahrbuch
Ancient Egypt Research Associates (2010) Occasional Papers; Royal Administrative Buildings, Eastern Town House, AERA
Amari, M. (2010) Sealings at the edge of the third millenium middle Asian interaction speres: the view from Gilund, Rajasthan, India
D’Auria, S.H. (2008) Servant of Mut – Studies in Honour of Richard A. Fanzzini. Leiden, Boston
Truman Today (2006) vol.11 no.14. Truman State Newsletter USA
Egyptian Archaeology - No.14. The Bulletin of the ‘Egypt Exploration Society’
The Ashmolean, (1998) No.34 Spring/Summer, The University of Oxford England
Eilland, M. (1997) Phasmid Studies: Phasmid Study Group. Oxford EnglandSelected Publications
MUSEUM GRAPHICS + design
Pritzker Art Collaboration. Exhibition: “Cultural Exchange Along the Silk Road: Masterpieces of the Tubo Period 7th - 9th century A.D.” (2019)
Truman State University Kirksville M.O. U.S.A. Exhibition: “Archaeological Illustration”. (2010)
The Oxfordshire Museum. Exhibition: “Innovations”. (Ronayne Design 2000)
Norwich Castle Musuem. Exhibition: “Boudica Gallery”. (Ronayne Design 2001)
The British Museum. Exhibition: “Exploring the City”. (Fosters + Partners 2001)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art. “The Egyptian Galleries”. (2003-2006)
The Ashmolean Museum. Exhibition: “The Petrie Gallery”. (1999)
Contract
When you commission me to produce an illustration I will send you a contract. The contract will contain the terms of the licence and will clarify how the artwork is to be used; for one time use, in what area; research, exhibition, publication.
Ownership of Copyright
Based on the standard Terms and Conditions set out by the Association of Illustrators, in all circumstances, unless agreed otherwise, the ownership of copyright from artwork commissioned by you, shall be retained by me.
Non-disclosure agreement
I will remain the owner of the copyright and of the original artwork and I may decide to use the illustration for my own self-promotion.
© Julia Jarrett