A Moroccan Amir
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a Moroccan military leader in Tangier’s Citadel. Delacroix painted it in 1850 during his trip to Morocco. The man stands in bright light with a cannon behind him. Delacroix rarely left his hometown before 1849. His visit to Tangier shifted his work toward North African scenes. This piece reflects his quick, direct style in watercolor. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum next.
