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Desert Landscape with Cactus at Sunset - shown to scale
Mohammad Ali

Desert Landscape with Cactus at Sunset, 1995

Estimated price$700 – $1,300

Oil on Canvas

30 × 32 cm | 11.8 × 12.6 in

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About the work

A richly textured desert landscape unfolds beneath a dramatic teal sky, where a glowing red sun hovers above layered fields of ochre and green. A bold cactus plant anchors the foreground, while fiery strokes of orange and yellow blaze across the middle ground, giving the scene a vivid, energetic intensity.

Mohammad Ali (Egypt).

Oil on Canvas, 32 × 30 cm, 1995.

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

Medium
Size
30 × 32 cm | 11.8 × 12.6 in
Year
1995
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Blue, Green, Brown
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Mohammad Ali — Oil on canvas, 46 × 35 cm (representative image)
Mohammad Ali

Egypt

Mohamed Mohamed Ali Ahmed, known professionally as Mohamed Ali, was an Egyptian painter born on August 5, 1930, in Cairo, and passed away on October 3, 2009. Initially a jeweler specializing in gold and precious metals, Ali transitioned into painting, becoming a self-taught artist. His work is characterized by spontaneous expression, reflecting a deep connection to Egyptian heritage and contemporary themes.

Ali held several solo exhibitions, including shows at Al-Ghury Agency in 1968, Cairo Atelier in 1983, and the Holland Institute of Arab Researches and Egyptian Monuments in 1988. He was an active member of various art associations, such as the Asala Association for Contemporary and Heritage Arts Care and the Wisdom Association of Technology and Arts. His contributions to the art scene were recognized with honors, including a Certificate of Merit from the 2nd Exhibition of Friends of the Spontaneous Art in 2005.

Ali's works are part of private collections in Egypt and abroad, as well as state collections like the African Museum in France and the Broadcast in Germany. His artistic journey reflects a dedication to spontaneous art, deeply rooted in Egyptian culture and history.

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