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Jilali Gharbaoui (1930-1971) - Figures in Motion, 1965. Oil on Paper Signed: The work is signed “Gharbaoui” and dated “1965” in the lower right corner. Dimensions: Framed: 54 × 73 cm | 21.3 × 28.7 in Artwork: 49 × 67 cm | 19.3 × 26.4 in Provenance: Private Collection, Germany. Condition: The artwork is in good condition, presented in a decorative, metallic-finished frame. The back of the frame is finished with standard clips and appears stable. Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is. See Section 4 of our Terms and Conditions for return policy. All inquiries must be made prior to bidding, as no further details can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not provide in-house shipping. The successful buyer arranges shipping directly with a company of their choice. For shipments outside the EU, Spanish export tax may apply to certain higher-value artworks; no export tax applies within the EU. Any such tax is payable by the buyer. Please refer to our Shipping & Export Information page for further details. -- This powerful and emotive work by the pioneering Moroccan modernist Jilali Gharbaoui (1930–1971) features a series of abstract, gestural figures set against a deep, rhythmic, and layered green-blue background. The composition is dominated by bold, dark, circular-headed figures that evoke a sense of primitive or primal energy, characteristic of Gharbaoui’s unique contribution to the 20th-century avant-garde. The artist’s application of paint is highly expressive, with visible brushstrokes that create a sense of vibrating movement across the paper. By stripping the human form down to its most essential, symbolic components, Gharbaoui bridges the gap between traditional Moroccan aesthetics and European lyrical abstraction. This piece offers a significant glimpse into the artist’s focus on the tension between form, space, and the human spirit.