Artwork
Tripoli
Tripoli 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
Tripoli is a painting created by Moustafa Farroukh around 1939, exemplifying his focus on landscapes. Executed in oil paint, it is part of the Sursock Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene cityscape, likely Tripoli, with the Citadel, Kadisha River, and Mediterranean Sea. The scene conveys tranquility and peacefulness, characteristic of the Orientalist movement.
Technique & Style
Farroukh employed a contrasting color palette, using warm tones for the buildings and road, and cool blues for the sky. This contrast enhances the overall sense of serenity in the scene.
History & Provenance
Created around 1939, Tripoli is a representative work of Farroukh's landscape-focused oeuvre and is held in 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.
