Dar Et-Tounoudje. (Constantine.)
1851 - 1880
Medium
lithography
Dimensions
292; 373
About this artwork
height 373 mm x width 292 mm
Art Historical Context
"Dar Et-Tounoudje (Constantine)" is a captivating 19th-century lithograph by French artist Adolphe Mouon, created between 1851 and1880. Measuring 373 mm high by 292 mm wide, this print captures an architectural view in Constantine, a historic city in Algeria perched dramatically atop rugged cliffs. Mouilleron, known for his detailed topographical illustrations, likely drew from sketches made during France's colonial presence in North Africa, offering visitors a window into Ottoman-era structures like the "Dar" (Arabic for house or palace). Lithography, the medium here, was revolutionary in th...
About the Artist
Adolphe Mouilleron · 1820–1881
Adolphe Mouilleron (1820–1881) was a French painter and lithographer whose significant contributions to French printmaking and co-founding role in the artists' collective 'Les Artistes Contemporains' made him an important figure in mid-19th-century Parisian art. Born in Paris on December 20, 1820, Mouilleron achieved recognition through both his original lithographs and paintings, earning multiple...