Street Scene. Signed M. Bertuchi. Orientalist School. 20th Century. Watercolor on paper. A serene Moroccan street unfolds in the warm daylight, flanked by whitewashed buildings in a vibrant blue that evokes the colors of Chefchaouen. Beneath an archway that frames the composition, a central figure walks toward the viewer, face hidden, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, while other silhouettes blend into the background architecture. The interplay of shadows on the ground amplifies the sense of depth and light. The brushwork is fluid, with loose strokes that nevertheless maintain remarkable control of drawing and space. The clear, luminous palette, along with the expressive use of shadows, lends drama to the scene. The work belongs to the Orientalist school, characterized by its exotic and picturesque interest in scenes from the Maghreb, reflecting an ethnographic and aesthetic sensibility very much in vogue in 20th-century Europe. Dimensions: 27 x 15 cm
