Series "The Rose House", 9 watercolor reproductions

Perched on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean, the Rose House, with its signature pink hues, stands as an timeless Ottoman legacy. Its arched windows, ornate balconies, and grand staircases echo the elegance of Beirut’s 19th-century mansions. Built in 1882 by Mohammad Ardati atop the ruins of an old hunting lodge, it hosted generations, including the Ardati and Daouk families, who welcomed figures like General de Gaulle.

In the early 20th century, artist Sami El Khazen turned it into his creative sanctuary—until the 1975 civil war forced his family into exile, leaving his mother, Margot, to witness Beirut’s collapse alone. After Sami’s death in 1988 and the passing of Adil Ardati, the last owner, the house was sold in 2014, giving Fayza, his sister, just two years to leave.

That same year, British artist Tom Young was invited to paint Fayza’s memories before her departure. His works were exhibited in December, honoring the Rose House’s storied past. Today, restored by Hisham Jaroudi, it is set to become a cultural hub, suspended between nostalgia and renewal.

• 9 reproductions format 20 X 20 cm, presented in a card box
• High quality printing on watercolor paper 290gr
• Allow a few days for printing