1939
oil
canvas
From the collection of Sursock Museum
Al-Qashqush Spring at Bikfaya is a 1939 oil by Moustafa Farroukh, depicting Home, held at Sursock Museum.
This painting depicts a serene mountain landscape with a prominent archway in the foreground. A woman in a red dress is shown bending down, possibly fetching water from a stream that flows beneath the arch. The surrounding area is dotted with trees and houses, set against a backdrop of towering mountains and a blue sky with white clouds. In the distance, more houses and trees are visible, adding depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and natural beauty. To explore more works that showcase the beauty of the natural world, consider looking up the subject "Pinus pinea".
Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.
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