Aquemoun, Algeria c. 1865

"Aquemoun, Algeria" is a charcoal drawing by Gustave Achille Guillaumet, created in 1865, depicting a rural scene in the Algerian countryside. The drawing features a group of figures, including a woman carrying a large water jug, tending to animals in a hilly landscape. Guillaumet was a French artist known for his Orientalist paintings and drawings, capturing the daily life and landscapes of Algeria. This work, with its expressive lines and tonal contrasts, showcases Guillaumet's ability to portray the beauty and simplicity of Algerian life.