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Granada, Alhambra: Justice Portal, by Moustafa Farroukh, watercolor, 1939

Granada, Alhambra: Justice Portal

Moustafa Farroukh

1939

watercolor

From the collection of Sursock Museum

Landscape Cupressus Sempervirens Gate Road Sky Tower

Dominant colour

Overview

Granada, Alhambra: Justice Portal is a 1939 watercolor 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 watercolor painting shows a tall, brick-red building with an arched doorway and a smaller arch above it. The building has a flat top and a small window near the top. A person is walking on a road in front of the building, which is lined with trees and bushes. The painting has a warm, sunny feel, with the light coming from the left side. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, yellow, and green. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of 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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