Artwork

Portrait of Cornelius Van Dyck (1818 - 1896)

Portrait of Cornelius Van Dyck  (1818 - 1896), by Moustafa Farroukh, oil, 1939
Portrait of Cornelius Van Dyck  (1818 - 1896), by Moustafa Farroukh, oil, 1939

Portrait of Cornelius Van Dyck (1818 - 1896) 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

Moustafa Farroukh's Portrait of Cornelius Van Dyck is an oil painting created around 1939. It is part of the Sursock Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Cornelius Van Dyck, a bearded man with grey hair and glasses, dressed in a dark suit. The subject's identity is tied to the Orientalist movement, in which Farroukh was a prominent figure.

Technique & Style

The painting employs chiaroscuro, with the subject's face illuminated against a dark background, creating a sense of depth. The contrast between light and shadow adds dimension to the portrait.

History & Provenance

The work is attributed to Moustafa Farroukh, a prolific Lebanese painter known for producing over 2,000 works during his career.

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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