Oriental Patio In Algiers

Alphonse Rey – Oriental Patio with a Pond – Signed Watercolor

A charming watercolor signed by Alphonse Rey, depicting an Oriental or Mediterranean patio featuring a pond.

The artist has created an intimate and luminous scene: at the center of the paved courtyard stands a small fountain pond, surrounded by walls decorated with tiles, while climbing plants wind their way along a pergola. A large jar filled with flowers in the foreground completes the composition.

The color palette, dominated by delicate shades of blue, gray, and green, vividly captures the peaceful, shaded atmosphere of this southern-style architecture.

The drawing is particularly noteworthy for its treatment of perspective, the paving, the mashrabiya screens, and the decorative elements of the patio.

Dimensions of the artwork: 36 × 25 cm
Dimensions with frame: 51 × 40 cm