Artwork
French troops at Médéa, Algeria
French troops at Médéa, Algeria is a watercolor work on paper by the Orientalist artist Louis-Eugène Ginain. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour depicts French troops at Médéa, Algeria, in 1850, created by Louis-Eugène Ginain.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows soldiers marching across a dry, hilly landscape towards a town with a long, arched bridge and a tall mountain in the background. The soldiers' uniforms blend into the earthy tones of the landscape.
Technique & Style
The artist used light watercolour washes to create a dreamy, distant atmosphere, with soft colours including dull greens, browns, and pale blues, and a hazy sky.
History & Provenance
The work was purchased from Alister Mathews of Poole in October 1966, and subsequently entered the collection.
Artist & collection
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