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Autoportrait (4), by Moustafa Farroukh, charcoal, 1939

Autoportrait (4)

Moustafa Farroukh

1939

charcoal

From the collection of Sursock Museum

Orientalism Portrait Moustafa Farroukh

Dominant colour

Overview

Autoportrait (4) is a 1939 charcoal by Moustafa Farroukh, a Orientalism work, depicting Moustafa Farroukh, 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 is a self-portrait of the artist, Moustafa Farroukh. It's created with charcoal, which gives it a soft, monochromatic look. The artist's face is the main focus, with his eyes looking directly at the viewer. The charcoal strokes are loose and expressive, giving the portrait a sense of movement and energy. The artist's hair is dark and messy, and his facial features are well-defined. If you're interested in learning more about this artist's style and technique, you might want to look up 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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