Artwork
On the Road to Beit Mery
On the Road to Beit Mery is an oil painting by the Orientalist artist Moustafa Farroukh. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the Sursock Museum.
About this work
Overview
On the Road to Beit Mery is a landscape painting created by Moustafa Farroukh around 1939. Executed in oil paint, it is a representative work of the artist's extensive oeuvre, which comprises over 2,000 paintings.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of the Lebanese village Beit Mery, set against the backdrop of Mount Lebanon. A winding road leads to the village, flanked by trees and bushes, with a few buildings visible in the distance.
Technique & Style
Farroukh's use of oil paint and bold brushstrokes gives the work a sense of energy and movement. The dominant colors are muted shades of green, brown, and gray, with chiaroscuro evident in the interplay of light and shadow.
History & Provenance
On the Road to Beit Mery is part of the Sursock Museum's collection and exemplifies the Orientalist movement, a style that often featured exotic Eastern landscapes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.
