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An Old Wall and Buildings, Algiers, by Arthur Ditchfield, oil, 1872

An Old Wall and Buildings, Algiers

Arthur Ditchfield

1872

oil

canvas

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

An Old Wall and Buildings, Algiers is a 1872 oil by Arthur Ditchfield, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Arthur Ditchfield
When & what style?
1872 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a worn, old wall in the foreground, with buildings in the background. The wall is made of rough, red stone and has a small tree growing on top. In the background, there are several white buildings with flat roofs, and a bright blue sky with white clouds. The wall and buildings are set against a backdrop of a calm sea, with a few clouds drifting across the sky. The overall atmosphere is one of serenity and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Arthur Ditchfield.

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