Artwork
Fort Napoleon, Algiers
Fort Napoleon, Algiers is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Peter William Skinner Miles. It dates from 1877 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Fort Napoleon, Algiers is a watercolour created by Peter William Skinner Miles in 1877.
Subject & Meaning
The watercolour depicts a serene hillside scene with a prominent round white building, surrounded by sparse vegetation and a crumbling stone wall, evoking a sense of stillness.
Technique & Style
The artist employed muted earthy tones and soft blues to capture the play of light and shadow, imbuing the scene with a calm atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The work was sold at Sotheby's on November 8, 1984, as lot 325.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Miles carried a tiny wooden paint box across the Mediterranean just to chase the way light hits whitewashed walls.
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