Portrait of Hani Farroukh
1939
oil
From the collection of Sursock Museum
1939
oil
From the collection of Sursock Museum
This painting features a young boy with brown hair, wearing a dark-colored shirt or jacket. The background is a muted, beige color that helps the subject stand out. The artist's use of oil paint creates a rich, textured look, and the overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. The boy's expression is serious, but not somber, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting is held at the Sursock Museum, which is known for its collection of Middle Eastern art. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look into chiaroscuro, a method of using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in a painting.
