Inwoners van Algiers, 1726 1726
carelallard
#
toned paper
#
light pencil work
#
pen sketch
#
pencil sketch
#
personal sketchbook
#
ink drawing experimentation
#
pen-ink sketch
#
sketchbook drawing
#
watercolour illustration
#
sketchbook art
"Inwoners van Algiers, 1726" is an etching by Dutch artist Carel Allard, depicting a man and a woman in traditional Algerian clothing, standing in front of the city of Algiers. The artwork is a prime example of 17th century Dutch artistic practice and features a detailed landscape with a focus on the local culture and inhabitants of Algiers. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it is part of a broader collection documenting European exploration of the world.
Comments
No comments
Be the first to comment and join the conversation on the ultimate creative platform.