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Tripoli, Vue Partielle

Louis de Clercq

1860

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Tripoli, Vue Partielle is a 1860 by Louis de Clercq, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Louis de Clercq
When & what style?: 1860 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sepia-toned image shows an old stone fortress perched on a hill, overlooking a small town below. The buildings cluster tightly together, with winding paths and rocky terrain leading up to the fortress walls. The scene looks faded, like it’s from a long time ago. The title at the bottom, *Tripoli, Vue Partielle*, hints this is a partial view of a place called Tripoli. The artist used a simple, almost sketchy style to show the landscape. If you like this kind of scene, look up Realism next.