Acquisition program - painting by the French artist

The National Museum of the Sultanate of Oman is honored to receive a painting by the international artist Patrick Mougeot donated by ‘Wings of Luxury`; a company operating in the Omani Tourism sector. The artist used oil on canvas to produce the painting. ‏The painting is titled "three ladies". The purpose of this painting is to portray the natural beauty of the Omanis through the eyes of a renowned artist whose first visit to Oman left an impression that could only be expressed through what he does best.

Patrick Mougeot is a French citizen. There are many institutions that displayed his artworks such as Art Shows in Canada, France, Germany, Austria, United Kingdom and work of art in private collections in the US, Canada, and several European countries. Already as a second-year student, Patrick Mougeot was offered to exhibit his work at ‘Bruton Art Gallery` in London and in the following years there were several more exhibitions in London at the Pall Mall exhibition center, Islington Design Center Exhibition and so on.

Ageed Gubraiel, the General Manager of Wings of Luxury stated; ‘Oman is a beautiful, peaceful and inspiring country which we love. It is our pleasure to contribute to the portfolio of the prestigious National Museum and gift a painting by our dear friend Patrick. Also, the executives of the National Museum were very kind in hosting and leading workshops where an environment of exchanging ideas, views, and experiences was facilitated for the upcoming Omani stars in the art world and Mr. Mougeot. We hope that this will be the beginning of a series of humble contributions by us to the country and its pride, our leader; His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said`.

It is worth mentioning that the National Museum, established by royal decree in 2013 and opened 30 July, 2016, is the Sultanate`s flagship cultural institution, showcasing the nation`s cultural heritage from the earliest human settlement in the Oman Peninsula some two million years ago through to the present day.

As a national institution with global outreach, the National Museum is dedicated to ensuring Oman`s cultural heritage is understood and appreciated not only within the Sultanate but also internationally. Further, it aims to provide opportunities for cultural expression, innovation, and the transfer of traditional skills and knowledge from one generation to the next.