Ismail Gulgee Divine Stroke Oil on Canvas 12×18 inches 1997

Ismail Gulgee Divine Stroke Oil 12×18 in 1997

Ismail Gulgee Divine Stroke Oil on Canvas 12×18 in is an original oil painting from 1997 by Pakistan’s legendary master Ismail Gulgee. This calligraphic abstract features bold vertical strokes in cobalt blue, burnt orange, and gold ochre impasto. The composition captures Gulgee’s mature 1990s period – divine calligraphy transformed into pure gestural energy. Signed Gulgee 97 lower center. Status:

Calligraphic Power & Divine Theme

Divine 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.

Artwork Details

Artist: Ismail Gulgee 1926-2007
Title: Divine Stroke
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 12 x 18 inches / 30.5 x 45.7 cm
Year: 1997
Origin: Pakistani Artist
Style: Abstract Expressionism / Calligraphic Abstraction
Colors: Cobalt Blue, Cadmium Orange, Gold Ochre, Titanium White
Elements: Calligraphic Strokes, Thick Impasto, Vertical Energy
Signature: Signed Gulgee 97 lower center
Provenance: Private Collection
Status: SOLD OUT

About Artist Ismail Gulgee

Ismail 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.

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