Who painted Outside the walls of Sétif, Algeria?

Outside the walls of Sétif, Algeria was painted by Adrien Dauzats in 1839.

Where can I see Outside the walls of Sétif, Algeria?

Outside the walls of Sétif, Algeria is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Outside the walls of Sétif, Algeria?

Outside the walls of Sétif, Algeria is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Outside the walls of Sétif, Algeria

Adrien Dauzats , 1839

Outside the walls of Sétif, Algeria is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Adrien Dauzats. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Outside the walls of Sétif, Algeria is a watercolour painting by Adrien Dauzats, capturing a scene outside a walled city in Algeria.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a bustling scene outside the city walls, with people camped near a gate, accompanied by tents and animals. The walled city, with its towers, arches, domes, and spires, forms a backdrop to the everyday activity in the foreground.

Technique & Style

Dauzats employed loose, expressive brushstrokes to convey the movement and energy of the scene, focusing on the daily life of people outside the city walls rather than grand architectural details.

History & Provenance

The watercolour was created during Dauzats' time with the French army in October 1839. It was later acquired from A. Mathews in April 1970 for £20. The artist produced multiple versions of this subject, including an oil painting dated 1844 and another watercolour sold in his estate in 1869.