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Yemeni Village Against Purple Mountains - shown to scale
Hashim Ali Abdulah

Yemeni Village Against Purple Mountains, 2007

Estimated price$49,000 – $91,000

Oil on Board

60 × 80 cm | 23.6 × 31.5 in

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About the work

A vivid Yemeni village nestles among lush green trees and blazing pink-orange foliage, its traditional multi-storey buildings set against towering purple mountains beneath a soft cloudy sky. The richly textured brushwork and saturated palette lend the scene an almost dreamlike warmth and energy.

Hashim Ali Abdulah (Yemen, 1945–2009).

Oil on Board, 80 × 60 cm, 2007.

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

Medium
Size
60 × 80 cm | 23.6 × 31.5 in
Year
2007
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Impressionism & Post-Impressionism
Colours
Pink, Purple, Green
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Hashim Ali Abdulah — Oil on board, 80 × 60 cm (representative image)
Hashim Ali Abdulah

Yemen, b. 1945–2009

Hashim Ali Abdullah (هاشم علي عبد الله), born in 1945 in Yemen and passing in 2009, is widely regarded as a pioneering figure in modern Yemeni art. His work is celebrated for its vibrant use of color and expressive brushwork, often reflecting the landscapes, daily life, and cultural heritage of Yemen. Primarily a painter, Hashim Ali’s style evolved from figurative depictions to more abstract and symbolic compositions, positioning him as a central figure in the development of contemporary art in Yemen.

Throughout his career, Hashim Ali exhibited extensively within Yemen, notably at the National Museum in Sana’a and the House of Culture, where retrospectives have honored his contributions to the nation’s artistic identity. His influence extended beyond his own practice, as he was instrumental in mentoring a new generation of Yemeni artists and advocating for the establishment of art institutions in the country. While his works are highly sought after in regional collections, there is no verified record of his paintings appearing at major international auction houses such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s, or Bonhams. Nonetheless, his legacy endures through institutional recognition and his lasting impact on the Yemeni art scene.

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Oil

Pigment bound in oil, prized for its depth, luminosity, and slow drying that lets artists blend and build rich layers. The most enduring medium of modern painting, it remains central to the work of the region's leading modernists.
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