Gezicht op de haven van Oran, Algerije before 1893
julesgervaiscourtellemont
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aged paper
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homemade paper
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sketch book
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hand drawn type
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personal sketchbook
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hand-drawn typeface
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thick font
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
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historical font
"Gezicht op de haven van Oran, Algerije" is a pen and ink drawing by Jules Gervais-Courtellemont, dated before 1893. The work depicts the harbor of Oran, Algeria, with multiple ships docked at the pier. The drawing is part of a larger collection held at the Rijksmuseum, which explores the history of Oran and the French presence in the city. This small-scale work demonstrates the artist's detailed approach to capturing the local architecture and atmosphere of this important North African port.
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