LOT 52
A. B HASSAN
B. Kedah
Village in Penang
Signed “A.B Hassan” on lower left
Watercolour on paper
28 x 38 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 800 – RM 2,000
A. B Hassan was born in Kedah and is the brother of famous Malaysian painter, A. B Ibrahim. In this particular watercolour on paper painting, he brilliantly depicts a ‘Village in Penang’ which is what the piece is aptly titled. This piece exudes an overall dimly lit environment, with darker tones and shades being used, almost like creating the timeframe of when the sun rises. Two lush coconut trees are impressively painted, as well as the breathtaking mountains and soft clouds. With ease, A. B Hassan creates a nostalgic and sentimental mood, allowing those who grew up in villages to look back and reminisce about the good times of simple village life.