Ismail Gulgee Divine Stroke Oil on Canvas 12x18 inches 1997

Ismail Gulgee Divine Stroke Oil 12x18 in 1997

\nIsmail Gulgee Divine Stroke Oil on Canvas 12x18 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: \n

Calligraphic Power & Divine Theme

\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. \n

Artwork Details

\nArtist: Ismail Gulgee 1926-2007 \nTitle: Divine Stroke \nMedium: Oil on Canvas \nSize: 12 x 18 inches / 30.5 x 45.7 cm \nYear: 1997 \nOrigin: Pakistani Artist \nStyle: Abstract Expressionism / Calligraphic Abstraction \nColors: Cobalt Blue, Cadmium Orange, Gold Ochre, Titanium White \nElements: Calligraphic Strokes, Thick Impasto, Vertical Energy \nSignature: Signed Gulgee 97 lower center \nProvenance: Private Collection \nStatus: SOLD OUT \n

About Artist Ismail Gulgee

\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. \n

Worldwide & Pakistan Shipping - Framed & Unframed

\nWe ship worldwide via DHL, FedEx, UPS with protective packaging for oil paintings. \n \nInternational Framed: Stretched canvas + museum gallery floater frame + corner protectors + bubble wrap + double-wall box. Delivery: 7-15 business days. Shipping cost varies – Request quote. \n \nInternational Unframed: Rolled on 6-inch archival tube with glassine layer + bubble wrap + reinforced heavy-duty tube. Delivery: 5-7 business days. \n \nPakistan Shipping: TCS, Leopard. Framed: Custom wooden crate + foam. Unframed: Tube with glassine. Delivery: 2-5 business days.