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Hiam Abatha

Portrait of Woman with Pearl Necklace, 1988

Estimated price$497 – $923

Watercolor on Paper

20 × 16 cm | 7.9 × 6.3 in

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About the work

A striking close-up portrait of a woman with voluminous curly hair and a pearl necklace, rendered in rich earth tones of rust red and ochre. The expressive brushwork and warm, smoky background give the figure a brooding, cinematic presence.

Hiam Abatha (Egypt).

Watercolor on Paper, 16 × 20 cm, 1988.

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

Medium
Size
20 × 16 cm | 7.9 × 6.3 in
Year
1988
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Red, Brown, Yellow
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Hiam Abatha — Watercolor on Paper, 16 × 20 cm (representative image)
Hiam Abatha

Egypt

Hiam, an Egyptian artist and graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts with a specialization in interior design, has dedicated her career to reviving and promoting traditional Egyptian crafts. Working from her home studio, she creates intricate pieces using stained glass, mosaic, and copper plates, drawing inspiration from Pharaonic heritage and Egyptian folk art. Her commitment to preserving these art forms has garnered international attention, leading to exhibitions in countries such as Russia and Belgium.

Beyond her artistic endeavors, Hiam is passionate about education and community engagement. She conducts free workshops for children and women, teaching the fundamentals of Egyptian handicrafts and emphasizing their cultural significance. Through these initiatives, she aims to instill a deep appreciation for Egypt's artistic traditions in younger generations and empower women with new skills. Additionally, Hiam practices sustainability by recycling glass shards into jewelry, further showcasing her innovative approach to traditional materials.

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Watercolor

Pigment suspended in water and applied in translucent washes, valued for its luminosity, spontaneity, and light touch. A traditional medium well suited to landscape, architecture, and the shifting light of the region.
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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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