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Bahjat Abbosh 4.jpg
Again Abbosh has presented the viewer with a scene of quiet village life as women come and go besides a stream of still water. A large tree with flourishing foliage dominates the left half of the canvas while the bare branches of an overturned tree…

Bahjat Abbosh 2 1995.jpg
The painterly quality of this piece gives the impression of a blasting wind that creates a hazy atmosphere. The landscape is sparse but for three trees being bent by the oncoming gusts. A low hill range appears in the background; but ground and sky…

Bahjat Abbosh 3.jpg
This composition, by Behajat Abbosh, shows overt signs of human industry; yet, the presence of the inhabitants is notably missing. A road way traverses the small stream and recedes into the distance passing by two abandoned boats, a row of palm…

Faraj Abd 7.jpg
This oil on canvas by Faraj Abbu brings together a conglomeration of colors and shapes that overlap and converge. The blue zigzag pattern overtakes the canvas as the most jarring repetitive shape used. The remainder of the composition is formed out…

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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 1 1991.jpg
This simple portrait by Faraj Abbu is one of soft beauty representing a fairly straightforward subject matter: a woman seated in a white dress holding a hat and a book. The expression on the young woman’s face is that of neutrality as she gazes off…

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Faraj Abd 2 1976.jpg
This complicated composition by Faraj Abbu defies simple description as manifestations of line and shape are pushed into ever more intricate combinations. The color palette of this work ranges from cool blues to vibrant reds. The focal point of the…

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Faraj Abd 6 1972.jpg
In this painting, Faraj Abbu has created a scene of focused activity as a group of men go about their various daily tasks. The composition is tied together through the repetition of the round shape of the workers white helmets and the placement of…

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Faraj Abd 10.jpg
This framed oil on canvas by Faraj Abbu depicts a landscape devoid of human presence. With loose brushstrokes and a soft color palette, Abbu has created a composition of tranquility and simplicity. A hill rises in the background with a hint of…

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Faraj Abd 8 1971.jpg
The composition of this painting by Faraj Abbu resembles an abstracted coy pond if viewed from above. The blues and greens give a sense of the natural setting. While the plant-like starbursts create the underwater environment with their undulating…

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