Fortress of Tangier
1833
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1833
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a group of people in robes standing near a large, arched doorway. The building behind them has detailed carvings and a dome in the background. A few figures are resting on the ground, while others stand or walk around. The artist focused on the play of light and shadow to give the scene depth. The watercolor style is loose and quick, almost like a travel sketch. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style fits into the movement.
