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Figures in Ancient Egyptian Relief Scene - shown to scale
Sayed Abd ElRasoul

Figures in Ancient Egyptian Relief Scene, 1960

Estimated price$2,961 – $5,499

Zink on Paper

37 × 26 cm | 14.6 × 10.2 in

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About the work

A densely composed zinc etching depicting robed figures arranged in a frieze-like tableau reminiscent of ancient Egyptian relief carvings, rendered in stark black and white with rich textural contrasts. The scene is divided into registers, evoking ceremonial ritual and timeless cultural heritage.

Sayed Abd ElRasoul (Egypt, 1917–1995).

Zink on Paper, 26 × 37 cm, 1960.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. Signed and editioned 8/15.

Medium
Size
37 × 26 cm | 14.6 × 10.2 in
Year
1960
Edition
8/15
Rarity
Limited Edition
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Black and White
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Sayed Abd ElRasoul — Burned clay, 15 × 40 cm (representative image)
Sayed Abd ElRasoul

Egypt, b. 1917–1995

Sayed Abdel Rasoul (1917–1995) was a pioneering Egyptian artist renowned for his contributions to painting, sculpture, and ceramics. His work is distinguished by a unique synthesis of ancient Egyptian, Arab Islamic, and Egyptian folk motifs, creating contemporary pieces that resonate with cultural heritage. Abdel Rasoul's meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of color and composition have left a lasting impact on the Egyptian art scene.

Throughout his career, Abdel Rasoul participated in numerous exhibitions both locally and internationally. He showcased his work in countries such as Italy, Russia, China, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Lebanon, Germany, France, and the United States. Notably, he was the first Egyptian artist to receive the State Encouragement Award in 1958 and was honored with the Order of Science and Arts by President Gamal Abdel Nasser the same year. His painting "Al-Sabahiyya" earned him the State Encouragement Award, highlighting his ability to blend traditional themes with modern artistic expression.

In 2017, to commemorate the centenary of his birth, a retrospective exhibition was held at the "Ofoq" Gallery in the Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum in Cairo. This exhibition celebrated his extensive body of work and his enduring influence on Egyptian art. Abdel Rasoul's legacy continues to inspire artists who seek to bridge historical motifs with contemporary artistic practices.

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