Inscribed “F” lower left. Signed “FAHRELNISSA ZEID” on the back.
Provenance:
With gallery label (Windsor & Eton Fine Arts), UK.
Private collection, UK.
Private collection, Spain.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Unframed.
A captivating abstract composition by Fahr-El-Nissa Zeid, showcasing her signature use of vibrant colors and geometric shapes. The painting exudes dynamic movement and rhythm, blending Eastern artistic traditions with Western modernism in a striking visual language.
Fahr-El-Nissa Zeid, born in Istanbul in 1901, was a pioneering Turkish-Jordanian artist celebrated for her unique fusion of Islamic art traditions with Western modernism. Raised in a prominent Ottoman family, Zeid was exposed to both Eastern and Western cultures from a young age. She pursued her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Istanbul and later at the Académie Ranson in Paris, where her style evolved under the influence of European avant-garde movements.
Her early works displayed a keen interest in figurative art, but Zeid gradually developed an intricate, abstract style characterized by vibrant, mosaic-like compositions inspired by Byzantine, Islamic, and Persian art. A defining period in Zeid’s career came after she moved to Amman, Jordan, where her style became increasingly experimental, reflecting her complex cultural identity.
Her works often feature large-scale abstract patterns interwoven with organic shapes, creating a dynamic interplay of color and geometry.
Zeid’s paintings exude a sense of rhythm and movement, with intense colors and intricate details that evoke both Eastern ornamentation and Western abstraction.
Zeid’s work gained international recognition in major exhibitions across Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, establishing her as one of the most significant figures in 20th-century art from the Middle East.
Her legacy endures as a powerful bridge between cultures, blending tradition and modernity to create a unique, transcendent visual language.
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