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A View at Abadiyeh, by Moustafa Farroukh, oil, 1939

A View at Abadiyeh

Moustafa Farroukh

1939

oil

canvas

From the collection of Sursock Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A View at Abadiyeh is a 1939 oil by Moustafa Farroukh, a Orientalism work, depicting Cloud, held at Sursock Museum.

Who painted this?
Moustafa Farroukh
When & what style?
1939 · Orientalism
Where can I see it?
Sursock Museum

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a road winding up a hill. The road is lined with trees and leads to a few buildings at the top of the hill. In the foreground, there's a small building with arches. The sky is cloudy and grey. The painting has a lot of earthy tones, with shades of brown and green. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The artist has used light and shadow to create depth in the scene. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Moustafa Farroukh.

About the artist

Portrait of Moustafa Farroukh
Artist

Moustafa Farroukh

Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.

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