Tanger
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a quiet coastal town with white buildings stacked on a hill. The beach is sandy, with a few small boats floating near the shore. People and animals—like a rider on horseback and a donkey cart—walk along the water’s edge. The sky is pale, and the sea looks calm. The artist used soft, light colors to show how the light hits the buildings and sand. It feels like a peaceful moment frozen in time. If you like this, check out Delacroix, Auguste—he painted many scenes like this.
