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Mahoud Ahmad 16 1991.jpg
Mahoud Ahmad has created, with this composition, an eerie portrait of a doll-like figure in a white dress. Her perfectly rounded face contains two large eyes, one blue and one golden, that are fixed on the viewer, while her dark hair flows wildly…

Mahoud Ahmad 24.jpg
In this rather surreal scene, painted by Mahoud Ahmad, a boat carries a man and a woman to an unknown destination. The gaunt man gazes off in the distance holding a long pole that is the supposed propellant of the vessel. Whilst inside the boat the…

Mahoud Ahmad 11.jpg
In this dynamic scene, Mahoud Ahmad has rendered all of the figures in rapid motion. The slim soldier, adorned with rifle and khaki fatigues, marches forward with his shadow preceding his steps. The animal figures placed in the background mimic the…

Rajeha Al-Qudsi 1 1998.jpg
The ethereal nature of this composition by Rajeha al-Quidsi is created through the use of light brushstrokes and a delicate, hazing color palette. The female figure looks out towards the viewer with large, penetrating eyes and is adorned with a…

Asim Abdelameer 1.jpg
The abstracted nature of this scene, painted by Asim Abdelameer, makes it difficult to pinpoint a subject matter or cohesive narrative. Yet, the composition is not devoid of representational figures. A simplified human form lays outstretched at the…

Asim Abdelameer 2.jpg
This composited by Asim Abdelameer contains three levels of squared patterns. The outer square forms the limits of the canvas while the inner square is bordered by a series of half-moon line configurations and smudge patterns of green, pale pink, and…

Faraj Abd 3.jpg
This village scene, painted by Faraj Abbu, has been rendered with a delicate beauty indicated by the tranquility of the weather and the placidity of the river. The muted color scheme and fluidity of line contribute to the peaceful nature of the…

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Faraj Abd 4 1961.jpg
In this portrait, Faraj Abbu has painted the likeness of a man wearing a casual business suit. The man is rendered in such a way as to draw attention to his distinguished and formal persona. His facial expression is that of serious attention with his…

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Faraj Abd 5 1976.jpg
In this piece, Faraj Abbu has created a chaotic rendering of line and form synthesized through the use of a contrasting color scheme and repetitive motion. The surging line formations are countered by jagged triangular patterns interwoven into the…

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Faraj Abd 8.jpg
For this painting, Faraj Abbu has chosen nature as the primary subject matter. Two trees stand in the foreground covered with buds of pale pinks and creams, while palm trees dominate the background. The painterly rendering of the scene adds a…

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