Artwork
Paris in the Rain
Paris in the Rain 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
Paris in the Rain is a 1939 oil-on-canvas painting by Moustafa Farroukh, a prominent Lebanese artist of the 20th century.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a rainy Parisian street scene, characterized by gray clouds, buildings, and vehicles, evoking a somber atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Farroukh's use of color and light creates a gloomy mood, while visible brushstrokes add texture to the work, exemplifying his approach to representation.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Sursock Museum's collection and is associated with the Orientalist movement, despite its European subject matter.
Artist & collection
Artist
Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.
