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The composition captures Gulgee's mature 1990s period - divine calligraphy transformed into pure gestural energy. Signed Gulgee 97 lower center. Status:\r\\n\u003ch3\u003eCalligraphic Power \u0026amp; Divine Theme\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\\nDivine Stroke embodies Gulgee's spiritual abstraction. Two monumental vertical forms suggest Arabic letters dissolving into color and motion. Cobalt blue and fiery orange swirls create sacred tension while gold ochre ground radiates light. White impasto speckles add jewel-like energy. Story of divine word made visible - Islamic calligraphy reborn as modern abstract expressionism.\r\\n\u003ch2\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\\nArtist: Ismail Gulgee 1926-2007\r\\nTitle: Divine Stroke\r\\nMedium: Oil on Canvas\r\\nSize: 12 x 18 inches \/ 30.5 x 45.7 cm\r\\nYear: 1997\r\\nOrigin: Pakistani Artist\r\\nStyle: Abstract Expressionism \/ Calligraphic Abstraction\r\\nColors: Cobalt Blue, Cadmium Orange, Gold Ochre, Titanium White\r\\nElements: Calligraphic Strokes, Thick Impasto, Vertical Energy\r\\nSignature: Signed Gulgee 97 lower center\r\\nProvenance: Private Collection\r\\nStatus: SOLD OUT\r\\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Artist Ismail Gulgee\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\\nIsmail Gulgee 1926-2007 was Pakistan's most internationally celebrated artist. Self-taught master who fused Islamic calligraphy with abstract expressionism. Collected by Met Museum NY, British Museum, Saudi Royal Family, Queen Elizabeth II. Painted world leaders and pioneered calligraphic abstraction 1960s-1990s. Received Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Pride of Performance. Highest prices for Pakistani art at Christie's\/Sotheby's. Owning an original Gulgee is owning museum-quality Pakistani cultural history.\r\\n\u003ch3\u003eWorldwide \u0026amp; Pakistan Shipping - Framed \u0026amp; Unframed\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\\nWe ship worldwide via DHL, FedEx, UPS with protective packaging for oil paintings.\r\\n\r\\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Framed: \u003c\/strong\u003eStretched canvas + museum gallery floater frame + corner protectors + bubble wrap + double-wall box. \u003cstrong\u003eDelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7-15 business days. Shipping cost varies – Request quote.\r\\n\r\\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Unframed: \u003c\/strong\u003eRolled on 6-inch archival tube with glassine layer + bubble wrap + reinforced heavy-duty tube. \u003cstrong\u003eDelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5-7 business days.\r\\n\r\\n\u003cstrong\u003ePakistan Shipping: \u003c\/strong\u003eTCS, Leopard. 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The composition captures Gulgee's mid-1990s period - Islamic calligraphy transformed into sculptural gestural energy. Signed Gulgee 96 lower right.\r\\n\u003ch3\u003eCalligraphic Power of Ismail Gulgee Abstract Calligraphy 1996\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\\nIsmail Gulgee Abstract Calligraphy 1996 embodies Gulgee's spiritual abstraction. Three dominant vertical calligraphic forms suggest Arabic letters in motion. Viridian green, cadmium orange, and cobalt blue swirls create dynamic tension against deep sienna. Heavy ridged impasto gives physical presence - each stroke 3-5mm thick. Story of divine word made visible through modern abstract expressionism.\r\\n\u003ch3\u003eVertical Calligraphic Composition 1996\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\\nVertical 18x24 format frames three interlocking calligraphic forms. Left stroke loops into circular head, center stroke descends, right stroke anchors the composition. Burnt sienna background provides luminous sacred space. Eye follows the calligraphic rhythm upward. Museum-quality Ismail Gulgee Abstract Calligraphy 1996 from his peak 1990s period.\r\\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Artist Ismail Gulgee\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\\nIsmail Gulgee 1926-2007 was Pakistan's most internationally celebrated artist. Self-taught master who fused Islamic calligraphy with abstract expressionism. Collected by Met Museum NY, British Museum, Saudi Royal Family, Queen Elizabeth II. Painted world leaders and pioneered calligraphic abstraction 1960s-1990s. Received Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Pride of Performance. Highest prices for Pakistani art at Christie's\/Sotheby's. 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