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Once Upon a Time in the East - shown to scale
Mohamed AlRawas

Once Upon a Time in the East, 2002

Estimated price$2,961 – $5,499

Graphic, Print Making

21 × 33 cm | 8.3 × 13.0 in

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About the work

A layered collage print weaves together a photographic portrait of a traditionally adorned eastern woman with a childlike cartoon of an ancient Egyptian figure, creating a rich dialogue between history and folk memory. Warm earth tones, halftone textures, and gestural marks converge across the composition in a densely narrative visual tapestry.

Mohamed AlRawas (Lebanon).

Graphic, Print Making, 33.5 × 21.5 cm, 2002.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. Signed and editioned 45/ 75.

Medium
Size
21 × 33 cm | 8.3 × 13.0 in
Year
2002
Edition
45/ 75
Rarity
Limited Edition
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Brown, Grey, Orange
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Mohamed AlRawas — Graphic, Print Making , 33.5 × 21.5 cm (representative image)
Mohamed AlRawas

Lebanon

Mohamed AlRawas (محمد الرواس), born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1951, is a prominent contemporary Lebanese artist known for his innovative approach to painting, mixed media, and printmaking. AlRawas’s work is characterized by a dynamic interplay of figuration and abstraction, often incorporating elements of collage, architectural motifs, and references to art history and popular culture. His distinctive visual language reflects both personal narratives and broader socio-political themes, positioning him as a significant figure in the postwar Lebanese art scene.

AlRawas has exhibited widely in major institutions and international biennials, including the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris and the Sharjah Biennial. His works have been featured in significant group and solo exhibitions at the Beirut Art Center and Sursock Museum, underscoring his influence within the Lebanese and Arab art worlds. In addition to his exhibition history, AlRawas’s art has achieved recognition at reputable auction houses such as Christie’s and Sotheby’s, with several works fetching notable prices and affirming his status in the global art market.

Throughout his career, Mohamed AlRawas has contributed to the development of contemporary art in Lebanon, both as an artist and as an educator at the Lebanese University. His practice continues to evolve, engaging with new media and conceptual frameworks while maintaining a strong connection to his cultural heritage.

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