Artwork
Al-Qashqush Spring at Bikfaya
Al-Qashqush Spring at Bikfaya is an oil painting by Moustafa Farroukh. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the Sursock Museum.
About this work
Overview
Al-Qashqush Spring at Bikfaya is a landscape painting by Moustafa Farroukh, created circa 1939. Executed in oil paint, it captures a serene Lebanese mountain scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil mountain landscape centered around an archway, a woman in a red dress tending to a stream, and surrounding pine trees, houses, and distant mountains under a clear sky. The scene conveys a sense of natural beauty and peaceful daily life.
Technique & Style
While specific technical details of the painting are not highlighted, Farroukh's use of oil paint allows for vivid depiction of textures and colors, enhancing the overall sense of depth and serenity in the landscape.
History & Provenance
Created around 1939 by Moustafa Farroukh, a prolific Lebanese artist known for capturing local landscapes and life, the painting is now part of the Sursock Museum's collection.
Context
Reflecting Farroukh's focus on Lebanese landscapes and daily activities, Al-Qashqush Spring at Bikfaya situates itself within a broader body of work celebrating the country's natural and domestic vistas of the time.
Legacy
As part of Farroukh's extensive oeuvre and housed in a prominent Lebanese museum, the painting contributes to the artistic heritage of Lebanon, though its individual impact beyond this context is not specifically defined.
Artist & collection
Artist
Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.
