This “A Moroccan Woman” Oil Canvas depicts a traditionally dressed Muslim lady. In the south of Morocco, most women wear their traditional outfit, or jelaba. As their religion dictates, they cover their body and often their head and hair, even under the hottest desert sun. A traditional Moroccan woman is expected to be modest and proper at all times. This “A Moroccan Woman” Oil Canvas was painted by an unknown artist. It measures 26” x 44”.

In Casablanca, Morocco, the Western culture has invaded the country and women can be seen wearing everything from business suits to mini-skirts. However, elsewhere in this African nation, most women still wear traditional garb, dressing in a flowing robe called a jelaba and a foulard or a silk handkerchief. In addition to their attire, women in southern Morocco also believe that their place is at home. As a result they tend to be less educated than both men and their counterparts in the northern cities of Morocco.   

The Moroccan woman represented in this painting depicts this more traditional female, with her body, head and face covered. Solitary and draped in blue, the woman portrayed in this oil canvas gives off the lonely and repressed air.

• 26" x 44"
• Oil on Canvas
• By an unknown artisan in Morocco

Display your oil canvas in a dimly lit area to avoid damage caused by direct light. Normal room temperatures with a low humidity level are the best environment in which to hang and store your oil paintings. Dirt is your oil canvas’s foe so keep your painting away from smoking areas, candles and fireplaces. If your oil canvas requires cleaning, a soft brush can be used to remove surface dirt from its painting and frame.