Artwork
Córdoba, the Grand Mosque
Córdoba, the Grand Mosque 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
Córdoba, the Grand Mosque is a watercolor painting by Moustafa Farroukh, created circa 1939. It captures key architectural features of the Islamic landmark.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on the mosque's distinctive Islamic architectural elements, including intricate geometric patterns, riwaq (arcades), and vaulted ceilings, highlighting their aesthetic and cultural significance.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolor, the work showcases Farroukh's ability to evoke the complexity and beauty of Islamic architecture through this medium, characterized by transparency and delicate rendering.
History & Provenance
Part of a prolific body of over 2,000 paintings by Farroukh, Córdoba, the Grand Mosque is now part of the Sursock Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.
