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Woman in Hijab Before Arched Doorway, 1971

Oil on Canvas

50 × 35 cm | 19.7 × 13.8 in

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Woman in Hijab Before Arched Doorway, 1971 Sale price$7,050.00

About the work

A woman dressed in embroidered traditional Palestinian costume and a white hijab stands beneath a stone arch, her arms gently crossed, while shadowy figures gather on a rooftop in the background. The composition blends warm earthy tones with deep blues and muted reds, conveying a quiet, introspective mood rooted in cultural identity.

Mahmoud Sadiq (Jordan, –present).

Oil on Canvas, 35 × 50 cm, 1971.

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

Materials
Oil on Canvas
Medium
Size
50 × 35 cm | 19.7 × 13.8 in
Year
1971
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Expressionism
Colours
Brown, Blue, Red
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Mahmoud Sadiq — Oil on Canvas, 60 × 80 cm (representative image)
Mahmoud Sadiq

Jordan, b. 1945

Mahmoud Sadiq (محمود صادق), born in 1945 in Jordan, is recognized for his contributions to contemporary Jordanian art, particularly in painting. His work is characterized by a vibrant use of color and a focus on abstract forms, often drawing inspiration from the landscapes and cultural heritage of Jordan. Sadiq’s style blends elements of abstraction with subtle references to local motifs, creating compositions that resonate with both regional identity and universal artistic language.

Sadiq has exhibited his works in several notable institutions within Jordan and the broader Middle East. His paintings have been displayed at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, a leading venue for modern and contemporary art in the region. Additionally, his participation in group exhibitions has brought his work to the attention of an international audience, further establishing his reputation in the art community.

In terms of the art market, Mahmoud Sadiq’s works have appeared at reputable auction houses, including Bonhams, where his paintings have attracted interest from collectors seeking significant pieces from the Jordanian modern art movement. His enduring presence in both institutional exhibitions and the secondary market underscores his importance as a figure in the development of contemporary art in Jordan.

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