Symbolic Figure Composition – Circle Of Hamed Nada (Egyptian, 1924–1990)

Description
This mid-twentieth-century mixed media composition, attributed to the Circle of Hamed Nada, presents a dense symbolic scene rendered through layered pigment, textured surfaces, and subdued figurative forms. The work combines deep greens, oxidized blues, earthen browns, and dark crimson tones, creating a brooding, introspective atmosphere characteristic of Egyptian modernism of the 1950s–60s. The figures appear archetypal rather than literal, emerging from a fractured, almost geological surface marked by craquelure and tactile buildup. The composition balances vertical and grounded forms, suggesting ritual, myth, or psychological narrative rather than a specific event. The expressive handling of materials, restrained palette, and symbolic abstraction align closely with the visual language developed around the Egyptian Contemporary Art Group, where form and meaning were deeply intertwined. The work’s visual weight and historical character give it strong presence as a contemplative focal piece within a curated interior or collection of modern Middle Eastern art.

Artist
Circle of Hamed Nada (Egyptian, 1924–1990).

Artist Details
Hamed Nada was a central figure in modern Egyptian art and a key member of the Contemporary Art Group, known for integrating symbolism, folklore, and social commentary into modernist compositions. Artists working within his circle shared a commitment to expressive form, textured surfaces, and psychologically charged imagery rooted in Egyptian cultural identity.

Movements
Egyptian Modernism / Contemporary Art Group.

Artist Influenced by
Influenced by Egyptian folk symbolism, Surrealism, and the intellectual environment of the Egyptian Contemporary Art Group, with parallels to artists such as Abdel Hadi El-Gazzar.

Frame Condition
Presented in a decorative period frame with visible age wear and patina, consistent with mid-century use and enhancing the work’s character.

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