Lot 31 | 26 May 2024

 

 

LOT 31

A. B IBRAHIM

B. Alor Setar, 1925 – 1977

Village Scene, 1960’s

Watercolour on paper

27 x 37 cm

Private Collection, Singapore

Signed “A.B Ibrahim” on lower left

RM 1,500 – 3,000

A.B. Ibrahim’s “Village Scene,” painted in the 1960s, offers a captivating glimpse into rural life in Malaysia during that era. With meticulous detail and a keen eye for authenticity, Ibrahim transports viewers to a serene countryside setting, where the rhythms of daily life unfold amidst lush landscapes and traditional architecture. In this evocative scene, Ibrahim portrays a harmonious blend of human activity and natural beauty. Rustic houses dot the landscape, their thatched roofs and wooden facades imbuing the scene with a sense of rustic charm. Figures engage in various tasks, from tending to crops in verdant fields to conversing by the village well, each gesture and expression capturing the essence of rural existence.