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Sidi Bou Medin

John Baptist Joseph Dormer

1870

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Sidi Bou Medin is a 1870 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?: 1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet courtyard with old stone buildings. A small arched doorway leads to a dim hallway, while a larger doorway has a wooden door with faded blue tiles. A tree branch with green leaves hangs over the top, casting shadows. The walls are rough, and the roof has a tiled edge with some moss or dirt. The artist focused on simple shapes and light, leaving some areas sketchy. This style was common in early outdoor studies. Next, check out Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.