(Ref No 190)

Based on a historical photograph from the 1940s in the United Arab Emirates, this painting revives a moment from the nation’s maritime past. Traditional wooden dhows stand anchored along the shore, while donkeys wade through the shallow water, carrying cargo to and from the vessels. Through careful realism and warm tones, Khrais captures the spirit of early Emirati life — a time when sea trade and desert transport were intertwined in the rhythm of daily survival. The work stands as both a tribute and a visual document of the UAE’s living heritage.

Size: 60 × 50 cm

Artist: Maher Khrais
Technique: Acrylic on Canvas