Bouzareah, Algiers
1877
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1877
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a dry, sunlit landscape with a small lake in the middle. Tall, spiky palm trees line the shore, while rocky hills and scrubby plants fill the foreground. The colors are soft—light browns, pale blues, and faint greens—giving it a quiet, warm feel. The artist focused on simple shapes and light, almost like a quick note of what they saw. The scene looks calm, with no people or movement, just nature as it is. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.
