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Wahbi al-Hariri-Rifai Arabic: وهبي الحريري آلرفاعي‎ (1914-August 16, 1994) was a Syrian American artist who has often been called "the last of the classicists". As an artist he was remarkably prolific in the last years of his life despite a protracted and painful struggle with terminal cancer. He was also an accomplished architect, archaeologist, and author. His artwork has garnered international recognition and praise both in his lifetime and posthumously.He has also been recognized as a significant Middle Eastern cultural pioneer for his role in the "establishment of the foundations of the Plastic arts movement" in the Levant and for mentoring many important Arab artists.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Al-Hariri-Rifai Wahbi; Hariri-Rifai Wahbi; al-Hariri al-Rifai Muhammad Wahbi; Ḥarīrī Muḥammad Wahbī
Birth date	January 01, 1914
Birth place	Aleppo , Syria
Nationality	Syrian American
Date of death	August 14, 1994
Place of death	Aleppo , Syria

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