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Wood, Harold (British, 1918-2014)
Study- Abbul Aziz IBN Saud
Charcoal on paper, 20" x 18" , Signed, inscribed, dated '97

Harold Wood began painting full-time in 1953, but his connection to the Arab world started in 1947, when he was commissioned to illustrate the life of King Abdul Aziz. Over the course of three decades, Wood created a remarkable series of 58 watercolor paintings capturing key moments and portraits from the king’s life, completing the series in 1977. Wood lived and worked extensively in the Middle East, earning the title “Painter of the Arab World.” He was later commissioned by the Sultan of Oman, for whom he painted more than 280 works, many depicting Arabian horses with exquisite detail and reverence. King Abdul Aziz, also known as Ibn Saud, is remembered not only for the three decades of conquests that made him the ruler of nearly all of central and north Arabia, but also for his immense personal legacy. He had 22 consorts and fathered nearly 100 children, including 45 sons—many of whom would go on to shape the future of the kingdom. Wood’s portrayal reflects not just the likeness of the king, but also the regal presence and historic weight of a leader who defined a nation.

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