Artwork
A Druze from the Chouf
A Druze from the Chouf is a watercolor painting by Moustafa Farroukh. It dates from 1932 and is held in the collection of the Sursock Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Druze from the Chouf is a 1932 watercolor painting by Moustafa Farroukh, a prominent Lebanese artist of the 20th century.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a Druze man sitting cross-legged, holding a stick, and dressed in traditional attire, including a striped coat and white turban. His serious expression and distant gaze convey a sense of contemplation.
Technique & Style
Farroukh employed watercolor to capture the subject, utilizing soft, muted tones to render the landscape background and the man's clothing.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Sursock Museum's collection, reflecting Farroukh's significant contribution to Lebanese art, with over 2,000 works produced during his career.
Artist & collection
Artist
Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.
