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Zaki Shaqfa

Desert Fortress with Two Figures, 1979

Oil on canvas

42 × 55 cm | 16.5 × 21.7 in

Oil
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Desert Fortress with Two Figures, 1979 Sale price$10,000.00

About the work

Artwork made by Zaki Shaqfa (1945-2021) in 1979. The medium used is Oil on canvas with dimensions of 55cm x 42cm. Currently Exhibited at the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts in Jordan.
Materials
Oil on canvas
Medium
Oil
Size
42 × 55 cm | 16.5 × 21.7 in
Year
1979
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Surrealism
Colours
Brown, Grey, Green
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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