Street Scene Tangiers 1887

"Street Scene Tangiers" (1887) by Willard Metcalf, depicts a bustling street scene in the Moroccan city of Tangier. The painting showcases the artist's mastery of capturing the vibrant atmosphere of a foreign locale. The narrow street, lined with whitewashed buildings, is filled with figures in traditional attire, going about their daily lives. A young boy carrying a basket on his head, a man draped in a flowing white robe, and a seated figure in the foreground create a sense of movement and intrigue, inviting viewers to step into this captivating scene from late 19th-century Tangier.