Blue Mosque Drawing Appraisal

Framed Original Mixed Media Drawing of 'The Little Blue Mosque', Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia by Ruth V. Burnell

This is an original mixed media architectural illustration, likely executed in watercolor, ink, and colored pencil on paper. The artwork depicts 'The Little Blue Mosque' located in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The composition features a central three-domed structure with four minarets, intricate blue tilework patterning on the main walls, and a surrounding beige security wall. Notable landscape elements include a single tall palm tree to the left and a lush green tree to the right with small red floral accents. The piece is signed 'Ruth V. Burnell 78' in the lower right corner, with a localized inscription to the left reading 'The Little Blue Mosque - Khobar - Saudi Arabia'. The style is illustrative and topographical, common in late 20th-century expatriate art. The work is housed in a simple, thin metal or wood frame with a narrow profile. The paper shows slight undulation, which is typical for light-gauge paper subject to moisture during the painting process. The colors appear well-preserved with minimal visible fading. The overall craftsmanship displays a steady hand with fine attention to the architectural detailing of the mosque's arched windows and decorative finials.