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Moroccan Women Preparing Food Courtyard - shown to scale
Mohamed Bin Allal

Moroccan Women Preparing Food Courtyard, 1971

Estimated price$15,792 – $29,328

Gouache on Paper

30 × 50 cm | 11.8 × 19.7 in

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About the work

A lively Moroccan courtyard scene unfolds with women engaged in traditional food preparation, surrounded by pottery, a rooster, and drying vegetables on a rooftop, rendered in a vivid flat folk style. The composition radiates warmth and cultural richness through its bold colours and simplified forms.

Mohamed Bin Allal (Morocco, 1928–1995).

Gouache on Paper, 50 × 30 cm, 1971.

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

Medium
Size
30 × 50 cm | 11.8 × 19.7 in
Year
1971
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Orange, Blue, Brown
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Mohamed Bin Allal — Gouache on Paper , 50 × 30 cm (representative image)
Mohamed Bin Allal

Morocco, b. 1928–1995

Mohamed Ben Allal (1924–1995) was a pioneering Moroccan naïve painter born in Marrakech. A self-taught artist, he began his artistic journey alongside French painter Jacques Azéma. Ben Allal drew inspiration from the vibrant narratives of storytellers in Marrakech's Jamaa El Fna square, capturing the essence of Moroccan daily life through his art. His works are characterized by a rich chromatic palette reflecting the hues of southern Moroccan landscapes, and often depict intimate scenes of Moroccan society in its simplest form.

Throughout his career, Ben Allal's paintings were showcased in numerous exhibitions, both within Morocco and internationally. Notable exhibitions include his solo show at the Venice Cadre Gallery in Casablanca in 1953, the Tangier Gallery in 1956, and the Bab Rouah Gallery in Rabat in 1964 and 1984. His works have been well-received, resonating with audiences for their candid portrayal of Moroccan culture.

In the art market, Ben Allal's pieces have achieved significant recognition. Since 2009, his artworks have been auctioned multiple times, with realized prices ranging from $76 to $18,928, depending on the size and medium. His record price at auction is $18,928 for the painting "AHOUACH," sold at the Moroccan Company Auction House in 2020.

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