Artwork
Mount Qasioun, Al-Mouhajrin Quarter, Damascus
Mount Qasioun, Al-Mouhajrin Quarter, Damascus is an oil painting by the Orientalist artist Moustafa Farroukh. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the Sursock Museum.
About this work
Overview
Mount Qasioun, Al-Mouhajrin Quarter, Damascus is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Moustafa Farroukh around 1939. It is part of the Sursock Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of the Al-Mouhajrin neighborhood in Damascus, with Mount Qasioun rising in the background. A winding street is lined with flat-roofed, tan buildings featuring arched doorways, evoking a sense of calm and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Farroukh's use of warm colors, dominated by shades of brown and beige, contributes to the peaceful atmosphere. The work is characteristic of the Orientalist movement, capturing a moment in a desert town with a clear blue sky and a snow-dusted mountain.
Artist & collection
Artist
Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.
