1939
watercolor
From the collection of Sursock Museum
Three Paintings of a Muleteer (1) is a 1939 watercolor by Moustafa Farroukh, depicting Man, held at Sursock Museum.
This watercolor painting depicts a man with a moustache and turban, wearing a white shirt. The man's head is turned slightly to the right, and his facial expression is serious. He is shown from the chest up, with his body facing forward. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The artist's use of watercolor creates a sense of softness and subtlety in the painting. The painting's focus on the man's face and upper body creates a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. The artist's attention to detail in the subject's facial expression and clothing adds depth and nuance to the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of watercolor, look up the technique of glazing.
Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.
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