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Beiteddine Palace, by Moustafa Farroukh, oil, 1939

Beiteddine Palace

Moustafa Farroukh

1939

oil

canvas

From the collection of Sursock Museum

Still Life Cupressus Sempervirens Terrace

Dominant colour

Overview

Beiteddine Palace is a 1939 oil 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 grand, stone palace with many arches and a tower. It's set in a hilly landscape with trees and bushes. The sky is blue with some clouds. In the foreground, there are some trees and bushes, and a path or road leading up to the palace. The palace itself is quite large and has a mix of rounded and pointed arches. There's a tower on the left side of the palace. The painting has a lot of detail and texture, with thick brushstrokes and vivid colors. It's a beautiful depiction of a historic building and its surroundings. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy learning about the artist, 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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