Algiers
1825
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1825
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Algiers is a 1825 watercolor by Selina Bracebridge, a British Romanticism work, depicting Genoa, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a coastal city built into cliffs, with tightly packed buildings climbing up the hillside. The harbor below is filled with ships—some large, some small—anchored near the shore. The water is calm, and the sky is pale, letting the warm tones of the buildings stand out. The artist focused on the mix of old and busy, with ships suggesting trade or travel. The loose, sketchy style keeps it feeling like a quick but careful observation. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this painting fits into that artistic movement.
The painting *Algiers* by Selina Bracebridge, created in 1825, was acquired with support from The Art Fund, the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Shell International, and the Friends of the V&A.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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