Our work represents an Algerian landscape centered on a tortuous tree with remarkable treatment and in the background a domed aedicule. On the back, a small study of a tree (with flowers reminiscent of those of the great landscape) and two studies of Algerian women in tawny colors. Paul Cirou made this work on a gray sheet of watercolor paper. He paints in a watercolor technique (perhaps with diluted gouache) which models the elements and gives vigor to the work. The result of this work is an aspect close to pastel and a great freshness of colors.
Watercolor or gouache on gray paper, 60 x 44.5 cm (painted surface: 57 x 41.2 cm)
Unsigned (from the studio) but no doubt about the attribution.
The edge was formerly folded and pinned on a frame (probably during the realization of the work). The painted surface is in perfect condition.