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Crowd of Stylized Figures Near Building - shown to scale
Ismail Al Chekhli

Crowd of Stylized Figures Near Building, 1976

Estimated price$34,545 – $64,155

Oil on Canvas

60 × 50 cm | 23.6 × 19.7 in

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About the work

A densely packed crowd of stylized, elongated figures fills the canvas with rhythmic energy, their simplified forms rendered in warm oranges, reds, and blues against a golden ochre background. A geometric blue structure emerges in the upper right, anchoring the composition with a sense of place and cultural resonance.

Ismail Al Chekhli (Iraq, 1924–2002).

Oil on Canvas, 50 × 60 cm, 1976.

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

Medium
Size
60 × 50 cm | 23.6 × 19.7 in
Year
1976
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Yellow, Orange, Blue
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Ismail Al Chekhli — Oil on Canvas, 50 × 60 cm (representative image)
Ismail Al Chekhli

Iraq, b. 1924–2002

Ismail Al Chekhli (إسماعيل الشيخلي), born in Baghdad, Iraq in 1924 and passing in 2002, was a prominent figure in the development of modern Iraqi art. Renowned for his contributions as both a painter and educator, Al Chekhli’s work is characterized by a synthesis of traditional Iraqi themes with modernist techniques, often exploring abstraction and expressive color palettes. His artistic practice spanned oil painting and drawing, with a focus on capturing the cultural and social landscapes of Iraq.

Al Chekhli was a founding member of the Baghdad Modern Art Group, a collective pivotal in shaping Iraq’s post-war art scene. His works have been exhibited in significant institutional venues, including the Iraqi Museum of Modern Art and various national exhibitions throughout Baghdad during the mid-20th century. Internationally, his paintings have appeared in group shows highlighting Iraqi modernism, contributing to the recognition of Iraqi artists on the global stage.

At auction, Ismail Al Chekhli’s works have been featured at major houses such as Christie’s and Bonhams, reflecting sustained collector interest. Notably, his paintings have achieved strong results in sales of modern Arab art, underscoring his status as a key figure in Iraq’s artistic heritage. His legacy endures through both his artistic output and his influence on generations of Iraqi artists.

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