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Imam Muhammad Abduh, by Moustafa Farroukh, oil, 1939

Imam Muhammad Abduh

Moustafa Farroukh

1939

oil

canvas

From the collection of Sursock Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Imam Muhammad Abduh is a 1939 oil by Moustafa Farroukh, depicting Beard, 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 is a portrait of a man with a white turban and a long, white beard. He's wearing dark clothing, and the background is dark. The man's face is the main focus of the painting. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich, textured look. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create deep shadows and highlights on the man's face and clothing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up 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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