LOT 64
A.B.IBRAHIM
B. Kedah, 1925 – 1977
Malay Kampong at Night, 1960’s
Watercolour on paper
26.5 x 37 cm
Private Collection, Canada
Signed “A.B.Ibrahim” on lower left
RM 2,500 – 4,000
In Malay Kampong at Night, painted in the 1960s, A.B. Ibrahim masterfully captures the quiet charm of a traditional Malay village bathed in moonlight. Using watercolour with delicate precision, the scene depicts a riverside kampong house with sampans gently moored along the riverbank. The soft glow of the moonlight filters through the tree branches, casting subtle reflections and shadows that evoke a deep sense of calm and nostalgia. A prominent Malaysian watercolourist, A.B. Ibrahim is best known for his evocative landscapes and village scenes that celebrate the rural Malay way of life. His works often highlight the serenity and rhythm of kampong life, portrayed with atmospheric depth and sensitivity. Malay Kampong at Night is a timeless piece that exemplifies his ability to immortalise familiar local settings with both warmth and poetic nuance.