Artist: Sager Al Qatil (1959–2004)
Technique: Colored Pencils on Paper
Dimensions: 50 x 35 cm (Vertical format)
Status: Signed, Dated 1986, Framed
About the Artwork:
A poignant and expressive original 1986 drawing by Sager Al Qatil, titled "The Sitting Child." This vertical composition features an intimate portrait of a young child seated on the floor, rendered with the artist's signature elongated features and large, soulful eyes. The Sager Al Qatil artwork showcases a masterful layering of colored pencils, creating a textured, atmospheric background of deep greens that contrast with the child's soft purple attire. This piece captures a moment of quiet contemplation and emotional vulnerability, a recurring theme in Sager Al Qatil’s exploration of the human condition and personal identity.
About the Artist:
Sager Al Qatil (1959–2004): Self-taught Palestinian painter.
Background: Studied in Amman, Jordan. A founding member of the Palestinian Artists Association.
International Career: Emigrated to the Netherlands, where he lived and worked until his death in 2004.
Exhibitions: Exhibited across the Middle East, the USA, and Europe (notably Amsterdam).
Style: Known for a unique visual language merging surrealism with social themes and rural landscapes.