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Nasser Merheb

Four Women Carrying Firewood on Mountain, 2010

Oil on Canvas

110 × 100 cm | 43.3 × 39.4 in

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Four Women Carrying Firewood on Mountain, 2010 Sale price$2,820.00

About the work

Four women in richly patterned floral robes carry heavy bundles of firewood on their heads as they traverse a rugged mountain landscape, their vivid garments of blue, red, and yellow contrasting against the earthy hills and terraced green slopes behind them.

Nasser Merheb (Yemen).

Oil on Canvas, 100 × 110 cm, 2010.

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

Materials
Oil on Canvas
Medium
Oil
Size
110 × 100 cm | 43.3 × 39.4 in
Year
2010
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Expressionism
Colours
Blue, Yellow, Red
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Nasser Merheb — Oil on Canvas, 100 × 110 cm (representative image)
Nasser Merheb

Yemen

Nasser Merheb is a Yemeni visual artist renowned for his versatility across various artistic styles, including realism, impressionism, cubism, and surrealism. His work predominantly features women, whom he regards as sources of beauty, love, and inspiration, deeply embedded in Yemen's daily life and cultural heritage. In recent years, Merheb has dedicated himself to the intricate art of Islamic miniatures, a discipline demanding high precision and patience, often requiring months to complete a single piece. ([alquds.co.uk](https://www.alquds.co.uk/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B4%D9%83%D9%8A%D9%84%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%AD%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AC%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7/?utm_source=openai))

Throughout his career, Merheb has held four solo exhibitions and participated in approximately 45 group exhibitions across the Arab world and internationally. His contributions to the art scene have been recognized with several accolades, notably the 2021 Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Award for Miniature Art. This prestigious award highlights his mastery in the field and his commitment to preserving and innovating within traditional art forms. ([26sep.net](https://26sep.net/index.php/arts/21083-2021-08-02-07-28-47?utm_source=openai))

Beyond his artistic endeavors, Merheb is the founder and director of the House of Art in Al-Mahwit, Yemen, an institution dedicated to nurturing artistic talent and promoting cultural activities. His work not only reflects the rich tapestry of Yemeni culture but also addresses contemporary issues, as seen in his miniature titled "Displacement to Death," which poignantly documents the plight of Gazan refugees. ([diffah.alaraby.co.uk](https://diffah.alaraby.co.uk/diffah/herenow/2025/2/19/%D9%86%D8%B2%D9%88%D8%AD-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%AA-%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%AD%D8%A8-%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%AB%D9%82-%D9%86%D8%B2%D9%88%D8%AD-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%BA%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%8A%D9%86?utm_source=openai))

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