Fort Napoleon, 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 quiet hillside scene with a round white building in the foreground. A few scraggly trees and dry brush cover the rocky ground, while a small wagon sits on a dirt path. In the background, a crumbling stone wall runs along the ridge, with a faint blue sky peeking over it. The artist focused on light and shadow to give the scene a soft, atmospheric feel. The colors are muted, with earthy browns and pale blues keeping things calm. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.
