Arthur Trevor Haddon – Entrance into the Old Town of Fez

Signed in the artist’s characteristic fluid script in the lower-right corner: “Trevor Haddon”. The title “Entrance into the old town of Fez” is often inscribed on the reverse or on the original mount.

Sizes:
Frame: 85 × 64 cm | 33.5 × 25.2 in
Artwork: 73 × 52 cm | 28.7 × 20.5 in

This evocative watercolor is a quintessential example of Arthur Trevor Haddon’s mastery of the Orientalist genre. The work depicts a bustling street scene at one of the historic gates leading into the old medina of Fez, Morocco. Haddon brilliantly captures the brilliant, sun-drenched architecture of the city, using the white-washed walls and intricate stone arches as a stage for a lively array of local figures.

The composition is rich in observational detail, from the dappled shadows cast by the midday sun to the rhythmic movement of the crowd. Haddon was celebrated for his ability to translate the atmosphere of Southern Europe and North Africa into a soft, English watercolor tradition, imbuing his scenes with both romanticism and topographic accuracy. This piece serves as a vibrant visual document of early 20th-century Moroccan life.

Family Collection, Spain: Part of a distinguished private collection of artworks and antiques.
Acquired from a gallery or at auction in Cape Town, South Africa, between 1991 and 1995 to furnish a local residence.
The collection was subsequently relocated to Spain following the family’s departure from South Africa.

Good vintage condition; the colors remain vibrant and the paper is well-preserved; professionally framed and glazed.

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