1939
oil
canvas
From the collection of Sursock Museum
A Kurdish Porter is a 1939 oil by Moustafa Farroukh, a Orientalism work, depicting Man, held at Sursock Museum.
This painting depicts a man with a turban, wearing a white shirt and a dark jacket. The man's face is the main focus, with his eyes cast downward and a mustache prominent on his face. The artist has used a range of colors to create depth and texture in the painting. The background is a warm, beige color that complements the cool tones of the man's clothing. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the man is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.
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