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A Lady From the Mountain

Moustafa Farroukh , 1939

A Lady From the Mountain, by Moustafa Farroukh, watercolor, 1939
A Lady From the Mountain, by Moustafa Farroukh, watercolor, 1939

A Lady From the Mountain is a watercolor painting by Moustafa Farroukh. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the Sursock Museum.

About this work

Overview

A Lady From the Mountain is a watercolor painting created by Moustafa Farroukh around 1939. It is part of the Sursock Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman reclining on a couch in a domestic interior, wearing traditional attire. She is adorned with jewelry, including a bracelet and pendant, and is surrounded by everyday objects like coffee cups and a jug.

Technique & Style

Farroukh's use of watercolor creates a soft, delicate atmosphere, emphasizing the subject's serene expression. The simple background and subtle color palette contribute to the painting's understated elegance.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Moustafa Farroukh

Artist

Moustafa Farroukh

Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.

Sursock Museum

Museum

Sursock Museum

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