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Solitary Figure in Dark Cloak - shown to scale
Reda Abdel Rahman

Solitary Figure in Dark Cloak, 2007

Estimated price$2,450 – $4,550

Acrylic on Paper

29 × 40 cm | 11.4 × 15.7 in

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About the work

A lone figure draped in dark ink stands at the centre of the composition, surrounded by loose, gestural washes of blue and grey that dissolve into the raw paper ground. The expressive brushwork and muted palette convey a quiet, brooding solitude.

Reda Abdel Rahman (Egypt).

Acrylic on Paper, 40 × 29 cm, 2007.

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

Medium
Size
29 × 40 cm | 11.4 × 15.7 in
Year
2007
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Blue, Black and White, Grey
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Reda Abdel Rahman — Acrylic on Paper, 35 × 50 cm (representative image)
Reda Abdel Rahman

Egypt, b. 1966

Reda Abdel Rahman, born in Ismailia, Egypt, in 1966, is a distinguished contemporary artist whose work intricately weaves ancient Egyptian motifs with modern themes. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Minya University in 1988, followed by a Master's degree in mural painting from Helwan University in 1995, and a Ph.D. in Fine Arts from Minya University in 1999. His artistic journey is profoundly influenced by his upbringing amidst the natural beauty of Ismailia and his academic experiences surrounded by Pharaonic monuments and Coptic monasteries.

Throughout his career, Abdel Rahman has held over 30 solo exhibitions across Egypt and internationally, including notable showcases at the Museum of Fine Arts in Alexandria, the Egyptian Cultural Center in Paris (2007), the Mosaic Rooms in London (2013), and the New House Gallery in New York (2020). He has also participated in significant group exhibitions such as the Cairo Biennale (2019) and the Spring Break Art Show in Los Angeles (2025). In 2021, he inaugurated the Portrait Studio & Art School in New York, aiming to foster artistic dialogue between Egyptian and American art communities.

Abdel Rahman's art is characterized by a harmonious blend of traditional techniques and contemporary mediums, often employing acrylics, oils, and gold leaf to depict themes that bridge Egypt's rich heritage with modern narratives. His works are held in various private and public collections, reflecting his significant contribution to the global art scene.

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