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Two Figures Before Ancient Fortress Walls - shown to scale
Zaki Shaqfa

Two Figures Before Ancient Fortress Walls, 1979

Estimated price$7,000 – $13,000

Oil on Canvas

42 × 55 cm | 16.5 × 21.7 in

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About the work

Two small figures in traditional dress stand before the towering mud-brick walls of an ancient fortress city, dwarfed by the crumbling architecture that rises dramatically against a pale, cloud-streaked sky. The composition combines expressive swirling textures in the foreground with bold architectural masses, rendered in a warm palette of ochre, brown, and grey.

Zaki Shaqfa (Jordan, 1945–2021).

Oil on Canvas, 55 × 42 cm, 1979.

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

Medium
Size
42 × 55 cm | 16.5 × 21.7 in
Year
1979
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Brown, Grey, Yellow
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Zaki Shaqfa — Oil on canvas , 55 × 42 cm (representative image)
Zaki Shaqfa

Jordan, b. 1945–2021

Zaki Shaqfa (زكي شقفة), born in 1945 in Jordan and passing in 2021, was a prominent Jordanian painter recognized for his contributions to modern art in the region. Shaqfa’s work is characterized by a vibrant use of color and expressive brushwork, often reflecting themes rooted in Jordanian culture and landscape. His paintings frequently explore abstraction and figurative motifs, blending traditional influences with contemporary techniques.

Throughout his career, Zaki Shaqfa exhibited widely in Jordan and the broader Middle East, with notable solo and group exhibitions at key institutions such as the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. His works have been featured in several important regional art events, underscoring his status as a significant figure in Jordan’s modern art movement. In addition to his institutional presence, Shaqfa’s paintings have appeared at reputable auction houses, including Bonhams, where his works have attracted attention from collectors interested in Middle Eastern modernism.

Shaqfa’s legacy endures through his influence on younger generations of Jordanian artists and his role in shaping the visual arts scene in his home country. His art remains sought after by collectors and institutions alike, reflecting the enduring appeal and cultural resonance of his creative vision.

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