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"Desert Storm" Large scale Figurative Oil on Canvas 1991

1991

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"Desert Storm" Primitive oil painting depicting a hooded figure draped in red and blue cloth, while gazing off into the near distance at a mosque. The figure is completely covered in the red and blue cloth, standing alone in the desert night, while the mosque radiates hues of yellow, gold and brown. The desert hills are made up of hues of browns while the sky appears a gloomy blue with specs of white, depicting a forthcoming storm. Titled "Desert Storm" on verso. Presented in an engraved wood frame. Frame: 40"H x 28"W Image: 35.5"H x 23.5"W
  • Creation Year:
    1991
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Very good condition. In a period frame included as-is.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: N88881stDibs: LU54213394852

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