Himara Castle

National Gallery of Arts, Albania

Year: 1988
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 50.5 × 60 cm
Artist: Agim Zajmi

This landscape painting depicts the ancient fortress of Himara, situated atop its rocky hill and overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Executed in oil on canvas, the work is characterized by free and expressive brushstrokes that give the composition vitality and movement.

Descending along the rocky slope, traditional Albanian houses with red-tiled roofs appear, harmoniously integrated into the landscape. Olive trees, recognizable by their luminous and silvery tones, surround the road that runs along the lower part of the painting.

The scene takes place on a sunny day. Two women are shown conversing along the road, introducing a calm and human presence. The bright sky transmits its light to the sea, creating an atmosphere of serenity, continuity, and a deep connection between nature, history, and everyday life.