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Seated Figure in Profile Sketch - shown to scale
Adnan AlSharif

Seated Figure in Profile Sketch

Estimated price$987 – $1,833

Sketch

32 × 47 cm | 12.6 × 18.5 in

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About the work

A seated figure rendered in profile using energetic, gestural strokes of red, blue, and yellow colored pencil captures the tension and rhythm of a live drawing session. The overlapping lines give the composition a raw, expressive vitality that feels spontaneous and alive.

Adnan AlSharif (Jordan, 1949–present).

Sketch, 47 × 32 cm.

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

Medium
Ink & Pencil (Sketches)
Size
32 × 47 cm | 12.6 × 18.5 in
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Red, Blue, Yellow
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Adnan AlSharif — Oil on Canvas, 60 × 60 cm (representative image)
Adnan AlSharif

Jordan, b. 1949

Adnan AlSharif (عدنان الشريف), born in 1949 in Jordan, is a contemporary artist recognized for his contributions to the modern art movement in the region. AlSharif’s work spans painting and mixed media, often characterized by abstract compositions and a vibrant use of color that reflects his engagement with both local heritage and broader artistic trends. His style is noted for its expressive brushwork and the integration of calligraphic elements, situating his practice within the lineage of Arab modernism.

AlSharif’s art has been exhibited in several prominent institutions across the Middle East, including the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, where his works have featured in both solo and group exhibitions highlighting the evolution of Jordanian and Arab art. His participation in regional biennials and cultural festivals has further cemented his reputation as a significant figure in the contemporary art scene of Jordan. On the secondary market, AlSharif’s paintings have appeared at reputable auction houses such as Christie’s Dubai, where his works have attracted attention from collectors interested in Middle Eastern modern and contemporary art. His enduring presence in institutional collections and at major auctions underscores his status as a leading Jordanian artist of his generation.

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Expressionism

Art that prioritizes emotion and inner experience over realistic depiction, using distortion, bold color, and energetic mark-making. In the region it gave modern artists a language for memory, displacement, and identity.
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