Marchand Ambulant A Beyrouth.
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Moustafa Farroukh's Marchand Ambulant A Beyrouth. into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The vibrant painting Marchand Ambulant à Beyrouth by Lebanese modernist Moustafa Farroukh (1901-1957) captures the dynamic energy of early 20th-century Beirut through its bustling street vendor scene. Farroukh, a pioneer of Lebanese modern art trained in Rome and Paris, masterfully blends Impressionist brushwork with ethnographic detail – loose, textured strokes evoke sunlight dappling the merchant's striped robe while precise facial expressions reveal individual character. The composition's diagonal thrust (characteristic of Farroukh's market scenes) creates rhythmic movement, drawing the eye across baskets of bright citrus fruits that contrast against earthy tones. Historically significant, this 1940s work exemplifies Arab artists' transition from Orientalist tropes to authentic social documentation during the Nahda (Arab Renaissance) period, its unidealized portrayal of working-class life marking a departure from colonial-era exoticism.
For contemporary interiors, this 60x80cm oil painting serves as a captivating accent piece. In minimalist spaces, its warm ochres and cobalt blues energize neutral backdrops when displayed as a solo statement above mid-century consoles or rustic wooden sideboards. The artwork's inherent liveliness balances formal office environments when paired with brass desk lamps and cognac leather chairs, while bohemian lounges might amplify its chromatic scale through terracotta throw pillows and handwoven Moroccan rugs. Optimal viewing requires positioning at eye level in north-facing rooms where natural light enhances its golden undertones without glare. For smaller spaces, high-quality giclée reproductions scaled to 40x60cm retain the composition's impact when framed in slim black floats to emphasize the painterly texture.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
