Artwork
Portrait of Fadlo Khauli
Portrait of Fadlo Khauli is an oil painting by the Orientalist artist Moustafa Farroukh. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Sursock Museum.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Fadlo Khauli is a 1940 painting by Moustafa Farroukh, a prolific Lebanese artist. The work is executed on plywood.
Technique & Style
The portrait is rendered in an orientalist style, characteristic of Farroukh's work. The use of plywood as a medium is notable.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Sursock Museum's collection. Farroukh created it in 1940, during a period of significant productivity, having produced over 2,000 paintings throughout his career.
Artist & collection
Artist
Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.
