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Autoportrait (6), by Moustafa Farroukh, graphite, 1939

Autoportrait (6)

Moustafa Farroukh

1939

graphite

From the collection of Sursock Museum

Portrait Moustafa Farroukh

Dominant colour

Overview

Autoportrait (6) is a 1939 graphite by Moustafa Farroukh, depicting Moustafa Farroukh, held at Sursock Museum.

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

About this work

This is a portrait of a man, drawn in pencil. He has dark, curly hair and is wearing a collared shirt with a tie. The drawing is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's facial features and clothing. The artist has used a range of pencil strokes to create texture and depth in the drawing. The subject's face is rendered in a more detailed and realistic way, while the background is left blank. The artist's use of pencil as a medium adds a sense of intimacy and immediacy to the portrait. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, 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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