1939
oil
canvas
From the collection of Sursock Museum
Dominant colour
Sun and Life Setting is a 1939 oil by Moustafa Farroukh, a Orientalism work, depicting Old Man, held at Sursock Museum.
This painting depicts an elderly man with a long white beard, wearing a turban. He is shown from the chest up, facing left, with his hands clasped together in front of him. The background is a warm, golden color. The man's face is serene, with a gentle expression. His eyes are cast downward, and his eyebrows are slightly furrowed. The turban is wrapped around his head, with a red band visible at the top. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, with the light source coming from the left side. The artist's use of color and composition draws the viewer's eye to the subject's face, creating a sense of intimacy and connection. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up impasto.
Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.
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