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Abstract Figure in Purple and Green - shown to scale
Mahmoud Fahmi

Abstract Figure in Purple and Green, 2003

Estimated price$1,484 – $2,756

Watercolor on Paper

31 × 38 cm | 12.2 × 15.0 in

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About the work

Sweeping strokes of violet, purple, and white coalesce into a loosely rendered figure, surrounded by bursts of green, yellow, and grey. The composition pulses with gestural energy, blending form and abstraction in a vivid, layered arrangement.

Mahmoud Fahmi (Iraq).

Watercolor on Paper, 38 × 31 cm, 2003.

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

Medium
Size
31 × 38 cm | 12.2 × 15.0 in
Year
2003
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Purple, Green, Yellow
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Mahmoud Fahmi — Watercolor on Paper, 38 × 31 cm (representative image)
Mahmoud Fahmi

Iraq

Mahmoud Fahmi, born in 1962 in Babylon, Iraq, is a distinguished contemporary artist known for his evocative depictions of Iraqi life and architecture. He earned a Master of Fine Arts from the Kharkov Fine Art Institute in Ukraine in 1997, where he specialized in academic impressionist painting under the tutelage of prominent Soviet-era artists.

Fahmi's artistic style blends realism with elements of magical realism and romanticism, often portraying Baghdad's shanashil (traditional wooden balconies), narrow alleys, and the Tigris River. His works frequently feature the Baghdadi woman, capturing her beauty and essence. He has participated in numerous exhibitions worldwide, including solo shows in Sharjah in 2014 and Toronto in 2016. In 2013, he received the first prize at the Emirates Fine Arts Society's annual exhibition for his painting "Khatun Dijla."

After years abroad, Fahmi returned to Iraq in 2023 to present his fourth solo exhibition, "Boulevard Baghdad," at The Gallery in Baghdad. The exhibition showcased 26 large oil paintings and seven sketches, reflecting his deep connection to his homeland. Fahmi's works are celebrated for their ability to evoke nostalgia and preserve the cultural heritage of Iraq through a contemporary lens.

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