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Palestinian Woman in White Veil - shown to scale
Ismail Shamout

Palestinian Woman in White Veil, 1967

Estimated price$98,700 – $183,300

Oil on Canvas

70 × 50 cm | 27.6 × 19.7 in

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About the work

A stylized portrait of a Palestinian woman draped in a flowing white veil gazes forward with quiet intensity, her dark-rimmed eyes set against a warm golden sky and an open green landscape. The composition evokes a sense of cultural dignity and melancholy rooted in a deep sense of place and identity.

Ismail Shamout (Palestine, 1930–2006).

Oil on Canvas, 50 × 70 cm, 1967.

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

Medium
Size
70 × 50 cm | 27.6 × 19.7 in
Year
1967
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Yellow, Green, Red
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Ismail Shamout — Oil on Canvas, 50 × 70 cm (representative image)
Ismail Shamout

Palestine, b. 1930–2006

Ismail Shammout (إسماعيل شموط, also transliterated as Ismail Shamout) was a seminal Palestinian artist born in 1930 in Lydda (now Lod), Palestine, and passed away in 2006. Renowned for his evocative paintings and graphic works, Shammout’s oeuvre is deeply intertwined with the Palestinian experience, particularly themes of exile, memory, and national identity. His early life was marked by the 1948 Nakba, which profoundly influenced his artistic vision. Working primarily in painting and drawing, Shammout developed a figurative style characterized by vibrant colors and expressive compositions, often depicting scenes of Palestinian daily life, struggle, and resilience.

Shammout’s work has been exhibited in major institutions across the Arab world and internationally, including the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris and the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Palestinian art movement and served as the Director of Arts and National Culture for the Palestine Liberation Organization. His paintings have been featured in significant group and solo exhibitions, highlighting his status as a leading figure in modern Arab art.

At auction, Ismail Shammout’s works have appeared at major houses such as Christie’s and Bonhams, achieving notable results that reflect his enduring legacy and the growing recognition of Palestinian modernism. His art remains highly sought after by collectors and institutions, underscoring his importance as both an artist and a chronicler of Palestinian history.

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