Village Scene by Seif Wanly

Antique Khana Gallery

Village Scene by Seif Wanly

Egypt

c.1950-1960

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• In the foreground, three figures in colorful clothing (blue, pink, and white) walk, lending the composition a sense of movement and life amidst the still life. Tall, slender trees with dark trunks cleverly separate the foreground from the background. • Traditional village houses, with their sloping roofs and warm colors inspired by the Egyptian clay environment, are depicted, along with yellows and oranges resulting from the reflection of the sun's rays in the late afternoon or morning. • The painting is built on a pleasing contrast; the upper half (sky and trees) is dominated by shades of olive and dark green, while the lower half overflows with gold, yellow, and orange tones, rendered with free, quick, and geometrically minimalist brushstrokes (a style that combines modernist simplification with impressionism).

Details

Inventory Code
3341
Category
Paintings and Art
Material
Oil paint
Origin
Egypt
Period
c.1950-1960
Dimensions
39x 39x 2 cm
Condition
Excellent cosmetic condition with minimal wear commensurate with age. Some crystal bells contain evidence of small cracks.