Mothers
- Artist
- Nabil Kanso
- Date
- 1988
- Style
- Neo-expressionism
- Genre
- Figurative
The painting titled "Mothers" by Nabil Kanso exemplifies his mastery of large-scale, Neo-expressionism with dramatic figurative imagery. Created with vigorous oil oil strokes, it powerfully conveys themes of maternal suffering amid violence and chaos. Reflecting Kanso's focus on contemporary social and war issues, particularly influenced by the Lebanese Civil War and other conflicts, the piece embodies intense color, symbolic forms, and movement that evoke emotion and tension. As part of his broader Split of Life series, "Mothers" confronts human brutality and the profound impact of war through expressive, visceral visuals.
Related artworks
- Murcielago by Francisco Toledo
- The Kitchen at Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire by Thomas Girtin
- The Ruins of the Emperor Julian's Baths, Hôtel de Cluny, Paris by Thomas Girtin
- The Railway Bridge, Pontoise by Camille Pissarro
- The railroad bridge at Bedford Park 1 by Camille Pissarro
- The Railroad Crossing at Les Patis by Camille Pissarro
- The West Gate, Canterbury, with Neighbouring Buildings by Thomas Girtin
- Untitled by Elaine de Kooning
- Untitled by Elaine de Kooning
- Untitled (Bull) by Elaine de Kooning