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Córdoba, the Grand Mosque's Mihrab, by Moustafa Farroukh, watercolor, 1939

Córdoba, the Grand Mosque's Mihrab

Moustafa Farroukh

1939

watercolor

From the collection of Sursock Museum

Landscape Islamic Geometric Pattern Vault

Dominant colour

Overview

Córdoba, the Grand Mosque's Mihrab is a 1939 watercolor by Moustafa Farroukh, depicting Islamic Geometric Pattern, held at Sursock Museum.

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

About this work

This watercolor painting shows a mihrab, a niche in a mosque wall that faces Mecca. The mihrab is decorated with intricate geometric patterns and arches. The painting is done in soft, muted colors, with shades of brown and beige dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness. If you like this painting, you might also want to look up 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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