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Salem Mathkoor

Landscape with Trees and Hills, 1996

Estimated price$497 – $923

Oil on Canvas

52 × 66 cm | 20.5 × 26.0 in

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About the work

A moody, expressive landscape unfolds across the canvas, with dark windswept trees flanking an open field beneath a brooding blue-grey sky and rolling amber hills in the distance. Loose, confident brushstrokes capture the atmospheric tension of an overcast countryside scene.

Salem Mathkoor (Iraq).

Oil on Canvas, 66 × 52 cm, 1996.

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

Medium
Size
52 × 66 cm | 20.5 × 26.0 in
Year
1996
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Impressionism & Post-Impressionism
Colours
Blue, Brown, Green
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Salem Mathkoor — Watercolor on Paper, 30 × 43 cm (representative image)
Salem Mathkoor

Iraq

Salem Mathkoor is an Iraqi artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary Iraqi art, particularly through his evocative paintings that often reflect the cultural and social landscapes of Iraq. Mathkoor’s work is characterized by a blend of figurative and abstract elements, employing a rich palette and expressive brushwork to convey themes of memory, displacement, and identity. His artistic practice spans several decades, during which he has developed a distinctive visual language that resonates with both regional and international audiences.

Mathkoor’s paintings have been featured in notable exhibitions, including institutional showcases such as the Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha, which highlights leading figures in Arab art. His works have also appeared in prominent auction houses, with sales recorded at Christie’s, underscoring his recognition in the global art market. Through these platforms, Mathkoor has established himself as a significant figure among modern Iraqi artists, contributing to the preservation and evolution of Iraq’s artistic heritage. Despite the challenges faced by artists from the region, Mathkoor’s oeuvre continues to garner attention for its depth and emotional resonance.

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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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