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Figures Walking Through Old City Alley - shown to scale
Salem Mathkoor

Figures Walking Through Old City Alley, 1995

Estimated price$987 – $1,833

Watercolor on Paper

43 × 30 cm | 16.9 × 11.8 in

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About the work

Sunlight streams down a narrow alleyway lined with aged buildings and overhead wires, as a man strides forward while a child in red and a veiled woman linger in the middle distance. The scene captures the quiet rhythm of daily life in an old Iraqi city, rendered with fluid washes and vivid pockets of colour against warm, sun-bleached walls.

Salem Mathkoor (Iraq).

Watercolor on Paper, 30 × 43 cm, 1995.

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

Medium
Size
43 × 30 cm | 16.9 × 11.8 in
Year
1995
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Impressionism & Post-Impressionism
Colours
Brown, Blue, Grey
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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Watercolor

Pigment suspended in water and applied in translucent washes, valued for its luminosity, spontaneity, and light touch. A traditional medium well suited to landscape, architecture, and the shifting light of the region.
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