Man

Details

Abdul Hadi El-Gazzar (Egyptian, 1925 - 1966)
Man
signed and dated ‘Elgazzar 64’ (lower left)
pencil on paper
13 x 18in. (33 x 45.7cm.)
Executed in 1964

Provenance

Mihran Nerses Tchakedjian, Cairo (acquired directly from the artist); thence by descent to the present owner.

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Further details

The Abdul Hadi El Gazzar Foundation has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work, which will be included in the catalogue raisonné of the artist’s oeuvre currently being prepared.

Sale room notice

Please note that this work was authenticated by The Abdul Hadi El Gazzar Foundation and it will be included in the catalogue raisonné of the artist's oeuvre currently being prepared.

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Lot Essay

In the present lot, we can see how El-Gazzar progresses through different styles while still maintaining the essence of his own. In this sketch of a man, the artist remains within his form of figural drawings in an almost caricature-like rendering of this bearded man. The subject’s gaze is deep staring at the viewer directly. The lack of detail in the rest of the drawing allows us to focus solely on the gaze. However there is still something that remains distracting in his view. This might create a sensation of discomfort juxtaposed with a feeling of ease.

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