Adam Henein (Egypt, 1929-2020) Le Repos
Provenance : [Timeline chronologique]
1972-01-01 | Property from a private collection, Giza initially acquired directly from the Artist in 1972 Illustrated: S
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- Wright, Adam Henein, Milan 2005 (illustrated, p. 61) Exhibition catalogue, ARTSPACE Grand Opening Group Exhibition, Artspace DIFC, Dubai, 2008 (another from the edition illustrated in colour, unpaged)
- Eigner, Art of the Middle East: Modern and Contemporary Art of the Arab World and Iran, London 2010 (another from the edition illustrated in colour, p. 289) Note: This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the Artist in 2020
- This present sculpture by Adam Henein was executed in 1955 and reflects his sensitivity and artistic complexity even as a young man
- During Henein's travels around the region of Luxor, Henein created this work, which combines elements of Pharaonic art with European Modernism
- The sculpture depicts an Egyptian man resting in a traditional 'galabiya,' and its rough execution and sharp edges capture the fleeting motion of light, reminiscent of archaeological fragments from Egypt's rich cultural heritage
- Henein's sculptures are deeply rooted in his heritage, as he juxtaposes the life of a sculptor with that of a peasant
- The sculpture portrays a laid back labourer resting after a long day of work, while Henein himself continues to hammer away at the bronze to create the image of the relaxed worker
- Despite giving the sculpture a modernist twist, Henein still manages to delve into Egypt's elaborate history
- Through his use of simple, minimalistic lines, he captures a palpable mythic essence while retaining simplicity
- Le repos is an exceptional early work by Henein, showcasing the artist's acclaimed career and holding great mystery in the absence of detail. 'Le Repos' refers to a state of rest or relaxation; it is a term that has been used to describe many significant paintings throughout art history
- There is no singular artwork or style that is definitively referred to as Le Repos, however, one notable Le Repos painting is by French Impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- This painting, executed in 1870, depicts a young woman in a state of peaceful repose on a sofa with a book in her lap
- This work is significant for its elegant portrayal of the reclining female form and how it beautifully captures a fleeting moment of everyday life
- Renoir's soft, sensual brushstrokes and warm, earthy tones emphasize her beauty and femininity
- This painting heavily influenced countless artists in the decades that followed, is considered one of Renoir's masterpieces and is housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris
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