Choueifat: Tallet Al-Oumara

Choueifat: Tallet Al-Oumara

Moustafa Farroukh

1939

oil

From the collection of Sursock Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a hillside with several buildings, some of which are white and others are tan. There are palm trees and bushes scattered throughout the hill. The sky above is blue with white clouds. In the foreground, there is a dirt path that winds its way up the hill. The buildings appear to be clustered together, with some having red roofs. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and tranquility. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to explore the use of chiaroscuro in his work.

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