City wall of Meknes (Morocco from the sketchbook) (1832) by Eugene Delacroix

City wall of Meknes (Morocco from the sketchbook) - Eugene Delacroix - 1832

Artwork Information

TitleCity wall of Meknes (Morocco from the sketchbook)
ArtistEugene Delacroix
Date1832
Mediumpen,pencil,tusche
Dimensions20 x 13 cm
Art MovementRomanticism

About City wall of Meknes (Morocco from the sketchbook)

The artwork titled “City wall of Meknes (Morocco from the sketchbook)” was created by the artist Eugene Delacroix in 1832. Exhibiting the characteristics of the Romanticism movement, the medium used consists of pen, pencil, and tusche. The dimensions of this sketch and study genre piece are 20 x 13 cm.

The artwork captures a lively and somewhat fragmented view of the city wall of Meknes in Morocco. Delacroix’s use of loose and expressive lines conveys the bustling atmosphere of the scene. Various figures are scattered throughout, some of them appearing to be engaged in their daily routines, while others are depicted in mere outline, suggesting movement or the fleeting nature of the encounter. The juxtaposition of architectural elements against the dynamic renderings of people suggests that Delacroix was not only fascinated with the physical structure of the wall but also with the human element that breathes life into the urban landscape. The colors, though not plentiful, add vibrancy and a suggestion of the local ambiance. Notations and annotations within the sketch imply that this work served as both an observational study and a repository for the artist’s immediate impressions.

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