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Crowd of Figures Above Table Still Life - shown to scale
Abd Al Raouf Shamoun

Crowd of Figures Above Table Still Life, 1986

Estimated price$4,935 – $9,165

Oil on Canvas

90 × 90 cm | 35.4 × 35.4 in

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About the work

A dense cluster of expressively rendered human figures dominates the upper half of the canvas, their warm orange and brown forms pressing together against a deep teal background. Below them, a quieter still-life arrangement of a hat, jar, and chair sits in muted greens, creating a striking visual contrast between movement and stillness.

Abd Al Raouf Shamoun (Jordan, 1947–present).

Oil on Canvas, 90 × 90 cm, 1986.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.

Medium
Size
90 × 90 cm | 35.4 × 35.4 in
Year
1986
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Green, Orange, Brown
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Abd Al Raouf Shamoun — Oil on Canvas, 70 × 80 cm (representative image)
Abd Al Raouf Shamoun

Jordan, b. 1947

Abd Al Raouf Shamoun (عبد الرؤوف شمعون), born in 1947 in Jordan, is a prominent Jordanian artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary Middle Eastern art. Shamoun is known for his expressive use of color and dynamic compositions, often working in painting and mixed media. His work frequently explores themes of heritage, memory, and the human condition, drawing inspiration from both local Jordanian culture and broader Arab artistic traditions.

Shamoun’s art has been exhibited in several significant institutional venues across the Middle East, including the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, where his pieces have been featured as part of major group exhibitions highlighting modern and contemporary Arab artists. His works have also appeared in international exhibitions, further establishing his reputation beyond Jordan. In the secondary market, Shamoun’s paintings have been offered at reputable auction houses such as Christie’s and Bonhams, where they have attracted attention from collectors interested in modern Arab art. His enduring influence is reflected in his continued presence in both institutional collections and the auction market, underscoring his status as a key figure in Jordan’s art scene.

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