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A View From the Bekaa, by Moustafa Farroukh, watercolor, 1939

A View From the Bekaa

Moustafa Farroukh

1939

watercolor

From the collection of Sursock Museum

Landscape Cupressus Sempervirens Field Sunrise

Dominant colour

Overview

A View From the Bekaa is a 1939 watercolor by Moustafa Farroukh, depicting Cupressus Sempervirens, held at Sursock Museum.

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

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a field in the foreground and trees in the background. The field is depicted in shades of brown and green, while the trees are painted in various hues of green. The sky above is a soft blend of yellow and orange, suggesting a sunrise or sunset. In the distance, you can see a range of hills or mountains, adding depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and peacefulness. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the technique of watercolor, which is used to create delicate and subtle effects in artworks like this one.

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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