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Mohammed ben Ali R'bati (Moroccan, 1861-1939) Mixed Media on Board

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Mohammed ben Ali R'bati (Moroccan, 1861-1939) Mixed Media on Board
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Attributed to Mohammed ben Ali R'bati, widely regarded as one of the earliest figures in modern Moroccan art. The scene depicts a traditional street procession or gathering with a diverse group of figures in colorful robes set against an architectural backdrop characteristic of early 20th-century Morocco. The composition features intricate geometric and floral-style borders and architectural detailing such as arched windows and brick facades. The work is signed in Arabic at the lower right, though the signature has not been formally verified. Painted in watercolor with pen-and-ink outlines, the artwork exhibits cultural and historical visual elements consistent with R'bati's known themes. Mohammed ben Ali R'bati is often referred to as "the father of Moroccan painting," recognized for his early adoption of European watercolor techniques blended with indigenous Moroccan subject matter.

Artist: Mohammed ben Ali R'bati
Issued: c. 1920
Dimensions: 19.5"L x 13.75"H
Country of Origin: Morocco

Condition: Age related wear.