Artwork
Composition
Composition is an oil painting by Moustafa Farroukh. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the Sursock Museum.
About this work
Overview
Composition, created by Lebanese artist Moustafa Farroukh around 1939, is an oil painting depicting a still life of everyday objects against a stone wall.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a dustpan in the foreground and a besom leaning against the wall behind, rendered in warm, golden hues. The arrangement highlights mundane items, characteristic of Farroukh’s exploration of the ordinary.
Technique & Style
Farroukh employed a range of earthy tones, with noticeable texture in the stone wall, including visible cracks. The use of chiaroscuro creates depth and contrast, adding dimensionality to the scene.
History & Provenance
Composition is part of the Sursock Museum’s collection. As one of over 2,000 paintings by Farroukh, it reflects his prolific contribution to Lebanon’s 20th-century art landscape.
Artist & collection
Artist
Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.
