Artwork
Portrait of Viscount Philippe de Tarrazi (1865 - 1956)
Portrait of Viscount Philippe de Tarrazi (1865 - 1956) 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
Portrait of Viscount Philippe de Tarrazi is an oil painting created by Moustafa Farroukh around 1939. It is part of the Orientalist movement and is housed in the Sursock Museum in Beirut.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Viscount Philippe de Tarrazi, a Lebanese journalist and politician, dressed formally in a black suit with medals and orders, conveying an aura of dignity and formality.
Technique & Style
The painting features detailed renderings of the subject's face and attire against a subdued brown background, characteristic of Farroukh's work within the Orientalist tradition.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1939 by Moustafa Farroukh, the painting is now part of the Sursock Museum's collection in Beirut, highlighting its cultural and historical significance.
Context
As part of the Orientalist movement, the portrait reflects the cultural exchange and artistic trends of its time, with Farroukh's Lebanese perspective on the subject.
Legacy
While the painting's individual legacy is not extensively detailed, it contributes to Moustafa Farroukh's prolific body of over 2,000 works, showcasing his impact on 20th-century Lebanese art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.
