ISABEL CUTLER American, 20th Century Two Women Standing Outdoors with one Holding a Dallah, circa 2001 Photograph with colors which captures two women standing outdoors in a desert environment, positioned in front of a traditional Bedouin-style tent. Both women wear full-length dresses and black niqabs that cover their faces, revealing only their eyes. The woman on the left wears a striking white dress adorned with bright red vertical stripes and large polka dots, while holding a brass dallah (a traditional Arabic coffee pot) by her side. The woman on the right is dressed in a vibrant teal-blue gown featuring dark floral or leaf-like patterns. Photo may have been included this book: "Mysteries of the Desert" (published by Rizzoli in 2001). Framed. Not examined out of frame. Sight (as matted) 13.5 x 10 inches; frame: 20 x 17 inches $200-300
ARTIST PROFILE: Isabel "Didi" Cutler is a renowned photographer who has spent decades documenting the Middle East through portraits and landscapes. Her diverse body of work, which ranges from royal families to intimate neighborhood scenes and nature abstractions, is featured in museums, embassies, and private collections worldwide, including the White House. Cutler has been commissioned for state photography projects by the governments of Kuwait, Qatar, Spain, and Syria, and her work has been showcased in prestigious venues like the Aspen Institute and the George H.W. Bush Memorial Library. Beyond her exhibitions, she is a published author of Mysteries of the Desert and a frequent contributor to major publications like The New York Times and Architectural Digest, having also provided author portraits for numerous high-profile book covers.
