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An old merchant in the Souk in Algiers; with figure studies

William RI Wyld

1833

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Orientalism Romanticism Early 19th Century Interior

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An old merchant in the Souk in Algiers; with figure studies is a 1833 watercolor by William RI Wyld, a Orientalism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: William RI Wyld
When & what style?: 1833 · Orientalism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts an old merchant sitting in a souk in Algiers, surrounded by various objects and tools. The merchant is dressed in traditional clothing, including a turban and a long robe, and is seated on a low stool. He appears to be engaged in some sort of activity, possibly trading or selling goods. The background of the painting is a warm, earthy tone, with hints of blue and green. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the merchant lost in thought as he goes about his daily routine. For more information on this style of painting, look up the Romanticism movement.