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  • Collection: Artists - Faraj Abbu (فرج عبو)

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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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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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 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 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 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 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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