Bay of Tangiers
Medium
seascapes
Classification
seascapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Arnold W. Brunner
Accession Number
1948-47-184
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Bay of Tangiers***Arnold William Brunner (American, 18571925), 1891* *Seascape, Smithsonian American Art Museum; Gift of Mrs. Arnold. Brunner* Arnold William, a prominent American artist the late 19th, captured the exotic allure of the Bay of Tangiers in evocative seascape from 1891. Tangiers, a bustling port city on Morocco's northern coast, was a magnet for Western travelers during this era of expanding global exploration and colonial interest. Brunner's work reflects the period's fascination with North African landscapes, blending serene waters with distant shores to evoke a sense of d...