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Paisley Motif with Arabic Calligraphy - shown to scale
Abbass Al Mosawi

Paisley Motif with Arabic Calligraphy

Estimated price$1,050 – $1,950

Acrylic On Canvas

70 × 70 cm | 27.6 × 27.6 in

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Ships from Amman, Jordan. Hand-packed in a custom crate or rigid art-tube depending on medium and size.

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About the work

A richly layered composition centres on mirrored paisley forms adorned with dense arabesque patterning, surrounded by Arabic calligraphy, floral textures, and swirling ornamental details. The warm palette of golden ochre, burnt orange, and deep brown gives the work an antique, ceremonial depth.

Abbass Al Mosawi (Bahrain, 1988–present).

Acrylic On Canvas, 70 × 70 cm.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.

Medium
Size
70 × 70 cm | 27.6 × 27.6 in
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Brown, Orange, Yellow
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Abbass Al Mosawi — Acrylic On Canvas, 78 × 118 cm (representative image)
Abbass Al Mosawi

Bahrain, b. 1988

Abbass Al Mosawi is a prominent Bahraini artist recognized for his vibrant contributions to contemporary art in Bahrain and the wider Gulf region. Born in 1952, Al Mosawi has developed a distinctive style characterized by expressive brushwork and a vivid color palette, often drawing inspiration from Bahraini landscapes, cultural motifs, and daily life. His work spans painting and mixed media, reflecting both traditional and modern influences that resonate with local and international audiences.

Al Mosawi has exhibited extensively in Bahrain and abroad, with notable institutional exhibitions at the Bahrain National Museum and participation in regional biennials and group shows. His art has been featured in significant cultural events, underscoring his role in shaping the Bahraini art scene. While there is limited public record of his works appearing at major international auction houses such as Christie’s or Sotheby’s, his paintings are held in esteemed collections, including governmental and private institutions in the Gulf.

Throughout his career, Abbass Al Mosawi has been celebrated for his dedication to fostering artistic dialogue and education in Bahrain. His legacy is marked by both his creative output and his commitment to supporting emerging artists, making him a central figure in the development of contemporary art in the region.

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Acrylic

A fast-drying, water-based paint developed in the twentieth century. Versatile and vivid, it can mimic oil or watercolor and suits bold, flat color — a favourite of many contemporary artists across the region.
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Calligraphic Abstraction

Also known as Hurufiyya, this movement reimagines Arabic letters as pure abstract form — a defining current of modern Arab art that fuses centuries of calligraphic heritage with contemporary abstraction.
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