1939
oil
canvas
From the collection of Sursock Museum
The Oil Seller is a 1939 oil by Moustafa Farroukh, a Orientalism work, depicting Coif, held at Sursock Museum.
This painting depicts a man with a distinctive mustache and a brown hat, likely an oil seller. He wears a brown turtleneck sweater, and his gaze is directed to the right. The background of the painting is a muted greenish-brown color. The man's facial expression is serious, and his mustache is neatly trimmed. His hat is pulled low over his forehead, and his eyes seem to be focused on something in the distance. The overall mood of the painting is somber and introspective. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. If you're interested in exploring more works that use this technique, consider looking into the art of Rembrandt.
Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.
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