Adham Wanly

Acquired directly from the artist by the previous owner
Thence by descent

Condition: This work is in good condition. There is a very minor tear on bottom right and lower right edge. There are pin holes visible on four edges. There is very minor spot of medium loss on lower left edge. Colour: The catalogue illustration is very accurate; but the overall tonality is slightly darker in the actual work.
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The brothers Seif and Adham Wanly are two of the most distinguished Egyptian modern masters.

For their time and place, their oeuvre is evidence enough to show how remarkably advanced they were in their artistic development, anticipating certain trends within the canon of contemporary art and even leading the way for the future generation of artists.

The two brothers worked closely together and their work and styles appear to be very similar. On further inspection, there are distinct differences. Adham, a sensualist, was rooted in the ambience he found in the world around him, with a passion for music and dance, whereas Seif had a more abstract approach, he was far more involved in impressionism and post-expressionism, as represented here in the Degas-esque female figures.