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Draped Figure Crouching by Cross - shown to scale
Abdulhadi Shala

Draped Figure Crouching by Cross, 2020

Estimated price$3,948 – $7,332

Oil

82 × 100 cm | 32.3 × 39.4 in

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About the work

A heavily draped figure crouches in anguish before a solitary cross, rendered in sweeping expressive brushstrokes of brown and grey against a deep blue ground. The painting conveys profound sorrow and spiritual weight through its bold, gestural handling of form and light.

Abdulhadi Shala (Palestine, 1948–present).

Oil, 100 × 82 cm, 2020.

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

Medium
Size
82 × 100 cm | 32.3 × 39.4 in
Year
2020
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Brown, Blue, Grey
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Abdulhadi Shala — Acrylic On Canvas, 244 × 183 cm (representative image)
Abdulhadi Shala

Palestine, b. 1948

Abdulhadi Shala (عبد الهادي شلا), born in 1948 in Gaza, Palestine, is a prominent contemporary Palestinian artist recognized for his evocative paintings and graphic works. Shala’s artistic practice spans painting, printmaking, and illustration, often reflecting themes of Palestinian identity, heritage, and the complexities of exile. His style is characterized by expressive brushwork and a vibrant color palette, frequently incorporating symbolic motifs drawn from Palestinian culture and daily life.

Shala has exhibited widely in the Middle East and internationally, with notable institutional exhibitions at venues such as the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts and the Sharjah Art Museum. His works have also been featured in group exhibitions highlighting modern and contemporary Arab art. In addition to his exhibition history, Shala’s art has appeared at reputable auction houses, including Bonhams and Christie’s, where his paintings and prints have attracted collectors interested in Middle Eastern modernism. Throughout his career, Abdulhadi Shala has remained a significant figure in the Palestinian art scene, contributing both as an artist and as an advocate for cultural preservation.

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