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Sameh AlBanani

Dense Palm Grove with Dappled Light, 1993

Oil on Board

73 × 89 cm | 28.7 × 35.0 in

Oil
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AlBanani-1993-recgjmYyDGIg3yRoA
Dense Palm Grove with Dappled Light, 1993 Sale price$8,000.00

About the work

Tall palm trunks rise through a shadowy grove, their fronds catching flickering light rendered in energetic, impasto brushstrokes of blue, green, and brown. The scene pulses with atmosphere, drawing the eye deep into the layered foliage.

Sameh AlBanani (Egypt).

Oil on Board, 89 × 73 cm, 1993.

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

Materials
Oil on Board
Medium
Oil
Size
73 × 89 cm | 28.7 × 35.0 in
Year
1993
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Impressionism & Post-Impressionism
Colours
Blue, Brown, Green
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Sameh AlBanani — Oil on board , 90 × 90 cm (representative image)
Sameh AlBanani

Egypt

Sameh El Banani (1945–2020) was an Egyptian painter renowned for his vivid depictions of rural and urban Egyptian life. Born in Cairo on December 13, 1945, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts in 1969, followed by a Master's in 1975, and a Doctorate from Rome, Italy, in 1979. El Banani's artistic lineage was distinguished; his father, Hosni El Banani, and maternal grandfather, Youssef Kamel, were both prominent figures in Egypt's art scene. ([fineart.gov.eg](https://www.fineart.gov.eg/arb/cv/cv.asp?IDS=638&utm_source=openai))

El Banani's oeuvre is characterized by a deep appreciation for Egypt's landscapes and cultural heritage. His paintings often portrayed scenes from rural areas, capturing the essence of daily life with a distinctive color palette and expressive brushwork. He had a particular affinity for depicting palm trees and agricultural settings, reflecting his connection to the Egyptian countryside. ([gate.ahram.org.eg](https://gate.ahram.org.eg/News/2540700.aspx?utm_source=openai))

Throughout his career, El Banani participated in numerous exhibitions. Notably, he held a solo exhibition at the Qortoba Gallery in January 2019, showcasing 22 oil paintings that highlighted diverse Egyptian landscapes, including Siwa and Qurna in Luxor. His works were also featured in group exhibitions such as the "Resonance" exhibition at Picasso Art Gallery in April 2025. ([elwatannews.com](https://www.elwatannews.com/news/details/3886464?utm_source=openai), [picassogalleryeg.com](https://picassogalleryeg.com/artist-posts/sameh-el-banani/?utm_source=openai)) El Banani's contributions to the art world were recognized with several awards, including the Salon Prize in Cairo in 1970 and the State Prize for Artistic Creativity in 1976. ([fineart.gov.eg](https://www.fineart.gov.eg/arb/cv/cv.asp?IDS=638&utm_source=openai))

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