
Le Quartier de Manial (The Manial Quarter)
1937
"Le Quartier de Manial" by Hamed Abdallah is an oil painting on board that captures the urban landscape of Cairo's Manial district with characteristic expressionist vigor. The work demonstrates Abdallah's distinctive approach to depicting Egyptian architecture and street life through bold brushwork and a vivid color palette that conveys both the physical reality and emotional atmosphere of the neighborhood. As a significant figure in modern Egyptian art, Abdallah uses this composition to explore themes of place and cultural identity through the lens of everyday urban experience.
- Medium
- oil on board
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Middle East
October 22, 2024
Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000
Lot 40
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