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Le Gala village near Tlemcen

John Baptist Joseph Dormer

1874

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Orientalism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Le Gala village near Tlemcen is a 1874 watercolor by John Baptist Joseph Dormer, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Baptist Joseph Dormer
When & what style?: 1874 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene village scene, with a large waterwheel at its center. The waterwheel is attached to a white building, while other structures are visible in the background. The artist has used a range of earthy tones to bring the scene to life. In the foreground, a figure is seen working, adding a sense of activity to the otherwise peaceful scene. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the painting. The painting is a beautiful example of the artist's skill in capturing everyday scenes. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour drawing titled *Le Gala village near Tlemcen* was created by John Baptist Joseph Dormer, 12th Baronet, in 1874. The work was purchased from Alister Mathews in October 1975 for £30, as recorded by Rodney Searight.

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About the artist

Artist

John Baptist Joseph Dormer

John Baptist Joseph Dormer painted North-African watercolors in the 1870s. He shows the Mosque walls on Monsoorat, the Sidi fet allah gate in Tunis, and the oldest mosque in Tlemcen. Each sheet records a town, a gate,…

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