Zenab Abd El Hamid (Egypt, 1919-2002)
The Green America
mixed media on paper, framed
signed 'Zenab Abd El-Hamid' and dated '1977' (lower right), executed in 1977
52 x 73cm (20 1/2 x 28 3/4in).
Footnotes:
Provenance:
Property from the Artist's Estate, Cairo

Published:
Dossier Magazine, Washington, November 1977 (illustrated)

'About a year ago Zeinab and Ezzeldin settled in a sixth floor apartment on P Street overlooking Rock Creek Park and the adjoining rooftops of Georgetown. The splendid symphony of greens inspired Zenab's first American painting'

Zeinab Abdel Hamid's 'Rock Creek Park' is a vibrant masterpiece that vividly captures her early experiences in the United States. This painting, with its multi-coloured outlines against a pristine white background, serves as a visual diary of her journey, reflecting the excitement of new beginnings and the kaleidoscope of emotions she encountered. The bold strokes and soft lines mirror her exploration of Washington, D.C.'s bustling urban life and the serene beauty of Rock Creek Park, bridging cultures and languages through the universal language of art.

'Rock Creek Park' is a celebration of diversity and the enduring connection between nature and humanity. It reminds us that art transcends borders and speaks to the essence of the human spirit. Zeinab's unique approach invites us to delve beyond the canvas's surface, exploring the emotions and experiences that shaped her as an artist and as an individual.
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