Unknown (19th), Mosque of Sidi Malek, Morocco, 1851, Pencil Unknown (19th century): Mosque of Sidi Malek, Morocco, 1851, Pencil Technique: Pencil on Paper Inscription: Lower right inscribed by the artist's hand: "Mosquée de Sidi Malek". lower left dated: "18351". Date: 1851 Description: The sketch shows oriental architecture with the tower of a mosque and seemingly palm trees. Due to the absence of human staff, the complex appears calm and peaceful. Keywords: Sketch; oriental architecture; tower; mosque; mosque tower; religious; Islam; palm trees; tranquillity; cityscape; cultural motif; architectural elements; historical building; street scene; art;, 19th century, Romanticism, Architecture, Morocco, Size: Paper: 16,4 cm x 25,6 cm (6,5 x 10,1 in), Depiction: 15,0 cm x 25,5 cm (5,9 x 10 in)

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