The artwork titled “Marrakech. The walls and towers of the city” was created by Zinaida Serebriakova in 1928. This cityscape, which falls under the Expressionism art movement, captures the essence of Marrakech’s architecture and its vivid, bustling atmosphere.
In the artwork, the viewer is presented with a vivid depiction of Marrakech’s walls and towers, rendered in warm, earthy tones of red and orange. The massive, sun-baked structures dominate the composition, their rough textures suggesting the passage of time. Scattered figures, including men, women, and animals, animate the scene, engaging in various activities that convey a sense of daily life within the city. The interplay of light and shadow highlights the architectural details and foliage in the foreground, enhancing the painting’s dynamic nature. The sky above is painted in soft hues, adding to the overall mood of vibrancy and liveliness characteristic of Expressionist artwork.
