Promenade le long de la mer à Tanger

Oil on canvas
Signed “Abascal,” titled “Tanger,” and dated “1919” lower left

Painted in 1919, this luminous scene by Carlos Abascal captures the vibrant spirit and timeless beauty of Tangier, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in North Africa at the time. 
A procession of robed figures, some on muleback and others on foot, walks peacefully along the shore. In the distance, the city rises across the hills, bathed in golden light, its architecture blending into the soft sky. The gentle rhythm of the waves brings balance and life to the composition, enhancing the quiet elegance of this realist Orientalist view.

This painting reflects the fascination many European artists held for Tangier, a crossroads of cultures and enduring source of inspiration.