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Veiled Woman and Young Girl - shown to scale
Yousef Francies

Veiled Woman and Young Girl

Estimated price$14,000 – $26,000

Oil on Board

50 × 50 cm | 19.7 × 19.7 in

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About the work

A veiled woman gazes downward with closed eyes, her shawl enveloping a young red-haired girl who looks outward with wide, searching eyes. Behind them, a domed white building rises from an earthy landscape beneath a muted blue sky, evoking a quiet and tender scene of Egyptian rural life.

Yousef Francies (Egypt, 1934–2001).

Oil on Board, 50 × 50 cm.

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

Medium
Size
50 × 50 cm | 19.7 × 19.7 in
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Blue, Brown, Grey
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Yousef Francies — Oil on Board, 50 × 50 cm (representative image)
Yousef Francies

Egypt, b. 1934–2001

Yousef Francies (يوسف فرانسييس), born in Egypt in 1934 and passing in 2001, was a prominent Egyptian artist recognized for his contributions to modern Egyptian art. Francies worked primarily in painting and sculpture, often exploring themes rooted in Egyptian heritage and daily life. His style is noted for its expressive forms and a vibrant palette, reflecting both local traditions and broader modernist influences.

Francies exhibited his work in several significant Egyptian institutions, including the Cairo Opera House and the Egyptian Academy of Arts in Rome, where his pieces were featured in group and solo exhibitions. His art has been acquired by notable public collections, such as the Museum of Modern Egyptian Art in Cairo, underscoring his standing within the national art scene. Francies’s works have also appeared at major international auctions, with sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s in the Middle East, where his paintings and sculptures have attracted collectors interested in 20th-century Egyptian art.

Throughout his career, Francies remained deeply connected to his Egyptian roots, both in subject matter and artistic approach. His legacy endures through his influence on younger generations of artists and the continued presence of his works in institutional and private collections.

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