Menu
Preview AR preview Buy Hand Made Painting Switch to Digital Image Send
Details Guide Add to favorites Download Similars X-Ray Diaporama Stats

Untitled

Fateh al-Moudarres (1922-1999) was a leading Syrian surrealist painter, pivotal in the modern art movement. Explore his unique style blending surrealism & realism, political themes, and warm tones. Collections at Mathaf & Barjeel Art Foundation.

Giclée / Art Print

Museum-quality giclée or canvas print with fast production and flexible finish options. ( Buy Hand Made Painting Switch to Digital Image)

Standard
custom
CM
INCH

Pick from our preset sizes that match the artwork's original proportions.

width
height

You may enter your own dimensions to fit a specific frame or space. If your selected size does not match the original image's proportions, we will either crop the artwork or extend the image with a mirrored or solid-fill edge. A digital mockup will be sent for your approval before production begins.
Please note that the on-screen preview does not reflect the actual cropping or extension. Only the mockup will accurately show the final composition.
While custom sizes are available, we recommend selecting a dimension from the predefined list to preserve the original proportions.

Worldwide Delivery () in 2 weeks instead of standard 4/5 weeks. (26 September)

why_choose_icon
Free Worldwide Express Shipping
why_choose_icon
High-Quality Linen Canvas
why_choose_icon
Full Shipping Insurance
why_choose_icon
Customs Tax Refund Guarantee
why_choose_icon
True Color Matching Guarantee
why_choose_icon
100-Day Return Policy (Defects Only)
why_choose_icon
100% Money-Back Guarantee
why_choose_icon
Bulk Discount Offer

Total Price

$ 63

reproduction

Untitled

Giclée / Art Print

Reproduction Size

-

Total Price

$ 63


Artist Biography

The Roman Awakening and the Surrealist Spirit

Born amidst the ancient echoes of Aleppo, Fateh al-Moudarres began his artistic journey with a disciplined eye for realism, yet his spirit yearned for a more profound liberation. It was within the hallowed halls of the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome, between 1954 and 1960, that his creative identity truly ignited. During this formative period, the dreamlike currents of Surrealism swept through his practice, dismantling the rigid boundaries of representational art. This was not merely an academic evolution but a spiritual metamorphosis, where he began to weave the logic of the subconscious into the very fabric of his compositions, setting the stage for a revolution in Syrian modernism.

A Synthesis of Ancient Echoes and Modern Innovation

Moudarres possessed a rare, almost alchemical ability to bridge the gap between ancestral heritage and the avant-garde. His canvases became a sacred meeting ground where diverse visual languages converged: the geometric elegance of Islamic art, the rugged strength of Sumerian and Assyrian motifs, and the delicate nuances of Christian iconography all found expression. This cultural tapestry was further refined during his transformative years in Paris at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. Under the mentorship of the legendary Wahbi Al-Hariri, Moudarres learned to balance technical mastery with a fierce commitment to experimentation, eventually moving toward a non-objective style that prioritized raw emotional resonance over mere mimicry of the physical world.

The Canvas as a Witness to History

The trajectory of Moudarres’ art was irrevocably altered by the seismic political shifts of the Middle East, most notably following the Six-Day War in 1967. The once-ethereal abstractions began to pulse with a new, urgent gravity, as his brush turned toward the socio-political struggles of his homeland. His paintings evolved into powerful critiques, utilizing warm, earthy tones and a masterful interplay between figural elements and abstract textures to convey the human condition amidst conflict. Beyond the canvas, his influence endured through his roles as a lecturer and dean at Damascus University, where he nurtured generations of artists, ensuring that his legacy—a blend of profound cultural heritage and unyielding political consciousness—would forever define the landscape of modern Syrian art.
fateh al-moudarres

fateh al-moudarres

1922 - 1999 , Syrian Arab Republic

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Surrealism & Realism
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Romanticism']
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Wahbi Al-Hariri']
  • Date Of Birth: 1922
  • Date Of Death: 1999
  • Full Name: Fateh al-Moudarres
  • Nationality: Syrian
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Untitled
    • Al-Sabah Collection Kuwait
  • Place Of Birth: Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic
Explore artworks organized by themes, styles, and characteristics.