1939
watercolor
From the collection of Sursock Museum
Sidon Castle is a 1939 watercolor by Moustafa Farroukh, depicting Boat, held at Sursock Museum.
This watercolor painting shows a castle on an island, with a small boat floating in the water in front of it. The castle is made of light-colored stone and has several towers and arches. A small dock is visible on the right side of the image. The painting is done in soft, muted colors, with the sky above the castle a pale gray-blue. The water is a lighter blue, with gentle waves lapping at the shore. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of 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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