Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN OIL PAINTING BY MAHMOUD

EGYPTIAN OIL PAINTING BY MAHMOUD SAID 1939 - An oil painting on canvas laid on panel by Mahmoud Said, Egyptian, 1897 to 1964, the widely recognized father of Egyptian modernism. Signed lower right, dated 1939. The work depicts a quintessential Egyptian scene likely along the Nile, featuring veiled women and sun-drenched architecture. Mahmoud Said Bey was an Egyptian judge and painter from Alexandria. Between 1919 and his death in 1964, Said was a prolific oil painter. In Alexandria, he first trained for two years with the Italian painter Amelia Casonato Da Forno from 1912 and later with Arturo Zanieri from 1916. He often shared the studio of his good friend, the Greek painter Aristomenis Angelopoulos. Egyptian Fine Art Collectibles, Home Decor. Dimensions 11 7/8 x 20 1/8 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Stains, dirt, small chips and loss paint. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.