Daesh Destruction of MosulMohammad Bahr Al-Uloom · 2019

Oil On Canvas
WallArt
Contemporary Realism
2019
Contemporary
None

A dark shadowy figure, dehumanised and misshapen, stands looking on imploringly, bearing witness to the destruction depicted in the wider context of the painting. The artist employs thick layered impasto and visual techniques such as chiaroscuro, to create depth and drama within the painting. The city of Mosul lies in destruction, with black smoke billowing out above the figure’s head. Black formless monsters seem to writhe about in the smoke in the upper half of the picture, possibly symbolising Daesh fighters. The river water in the central plane of the canvas is thick with blood, and the only respite is the stark passages of white light that seem to presage hope for the struggle of good over evil, both within the city of Mosul, but also within human beings more generally.

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About this artwork

Title: Daesh Destruction of Mosul
Artist: Mohammad Bahr Al-Uloom
Year: 2019
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: None
Movement: Contemporary Realism
Medium: Oil On Canvas
Period: Contemporary
Medium type: WallArt

Quick Facts

Artistic style: Dark, dramatic realism
Year: 2019
Notable elements or techniques: Thick impasto and chiaroscuro
Artist: mohammad bahr al-uloom
Subject or theme: Destruction of Mosul and human suffering

Questions & Answers

What is "Daesh Destruction of Mosul" about, and what atmosphere does it have?

"Daesh Destruction of Mosul" shows mosul destruction, war and conflict, daesh, chaos, human suffering, impasto, dark symbolism, and its recorded mood is dramatic.

How do contrast and harmony combine in "Daesh Destruction of Mosul"?

The color composition of "Daesh Destruction of Mosul" by Mohammad Bahr Al-Uloom combines a statement contrast with a strong color unity harmony.

How old was Mohammad Bahr Al-Uloom when creating "Daesh Destruction of Mosul" in 2019?

Mohammad Bahr Al-Uloom made "Daesh Destruction of Mosul" at the age of 92. The artist was born in 1927 and the work is dated 2019.

Who created "Daesh Destruction of Mosul"?

The artist behind "Daesh Destruction of Mosul" is Mohammad Bahr Al-Uloom. The work is catalogued under Mohammad Bahr Al-Uloom's name.

What kind of piece is "Daesh Destruction of Mosul"?

"Daesh Destruction of Mosul" is a wall art piece.

How is "Daesh Destruction of Mosul" situated historically?

The art-historical classification of "Daesh Destruction of Mosul" by Mohammad Bahr Al-Uloom is Contemporary Realism, in the Contemporary period.

When was "Daesh Destruction of Mosul" made?

"Daesh Destruction of Mosul" by Mohammad Bahr Al-Uloom was created in 2019.