Portrait of Sheikh Selim Nasser
1939
oil
From the collection of Sursock Museum
1939
oil
From the collection of Sursock Museum
This painting features a man with a long white beard and a white turban, gazing directly at the viewer. He wears a dark-colored robe, and his face is rendered in realistic detail, with subtle shading and texture. The artist has used a range of earth tones to create a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the subject's face and beard standing out against the darker background. The overall effect is one of quiet dignity and contemplation. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the paintings of Moustafa Farroukh.
