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Seated Woman in Orange Drape - shown to scale
Mohammad Naji

Seated Woman in Orange Drape, 1932

Estimated price$14,805 – $27,495

Oil on Board

40 × 50 cm | 15.7 × 19.7 in

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About the work

A semi-nude woman sits serenely amid lush tropical foliage, her rich brown skin contrasted by the vivid sweep of an orange cloth across her lap. Bold, expressive brushstrokes animate the green palm leaves behind her, giving the scene a warm, sun-drenched vitality.

Mohammad Naji (Egypt, 1888–2002).

Oil on Board, 50 × 40 cm, 1932.

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

Medium
Size
40 × 50 cm | 15.7 × 19.7 in
Year
1932
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Impressionism & Post-Impressionism
Colours
Orange, Brown, Green
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Mohammad Naji — Oil on Board, 50 × 40 cm (representative image)
Mohammad Naji

Egypt, b. 1888–2002

Mohammad Nagi (also spelled Mohamed Nagy, محمد ناجي), born in 1888 in Alexandria, Egypt, is widely recognized as a pioneering figure in modern Egyptian art. He was instrumental in shaping the Egyptian modernist movement, blending European academic techniques with local themes and cultural motifs. Nagi worked primarily in painting, with a focus on portraiture, landscapes, and scenes reflecting Egyptian daily life and heritage. His style is noted for its vibrant color palette and expressive brushwork, often capturing the spirit and identity of Egypt during a period of national transformation.

Nagi’s works have been exhibited in major Egyptian institutions, including the Museum of Modern Egyptian Art in Cairo, which houses a significant collection of his paintings. The Mohamed Nagy Museum, established in his former residence in Giza, is dedicated to his legacy and showcases a comprehensive selection of his oeuvre. Internationally, his paintings have appeared in group exhibitions highlighting Egyptian modernism. At auction, Nagi’s works have been featured at reputable houses such as Christie’s and Sotheby’s, achieving strong results and confirming his status as a key figure in the region’s art history.

Mohammad Nagi passed away in 1956, not 2002 as sometimes erroneously cited. His influence endures through his contributions to Egyptian art education and his role in fostering a uniquely Egyptian visual language that bridged tradition and modernity.

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Oil

Pigment bound in oil, prized for its depth, luminosity, and slow drying that lets artists blend and build rich layers. The most enduring medium of modern painting, it remains central to the work of the region's leading modernists.
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