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Abstract Rock and Stone Forms - shown to scale
Mahmoud AbdAllah

Abstract Rock and Stone Forms, 1974

Estimated price$987 – $1,833

Print

32 × 25 cm | 12.6 × 9.8 in

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About the work

Clusters of abstracted rock and stone forms are rendered in deep black and white against a warm brown ground, punctuated by bold red accents that lend the composition an urgent, textured energy.

Mahmoud AbdAllah (Egypt, 1936–2002).

Print, 25 × 32 cm, 1974.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. Signed and editioned 19/32.

Medium
Size
32 × 25 cm | 12.6 × 9.8 in
Year
1974
Rarity
Limited Edition
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Brown, Red, Black and White
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Mahmoud AbdAllah — Mixed media on paper , 43 × 52 cm (representative image)
Mahmoud AbdAllah

Egypt, b. 1936–2002

Mahmoud Abdullah (1936–2002) was an influential Egyptian artist born in Alexandria. He graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Alexandria University in 1962, specializing in graphic arts. In 1958, he co-founded the "Abstractionists" group with fellow artists Said Al Adawi and Mostafa Abdel Moety, aiming to innovate within Egyptian abstract art.

Abdullah's work is characterized by a unique blend of geometric forms and lyrical abstraction, often exploring themes of freedom and the interplay between humanity and nature. His color palette predominantly features warm, earthy tones subtly shaded with grays, evoking a sense of tension and anticipation. His artistic journey included significant periods in Italy during the 1970s, where he earned diplomas in graphic design and book design from institutions in Urbino and Venice.

Throughout his career, Abdullah participated in numerous local and international exhibitions, including multiple appearances at the Alexandria Biennale. His works are held in esteemed collections worldwide, such as the Museum of Modern Art in Cairo, the Mahmoud Said Museum in Alexandria, and the National Museum of Belgrade. Additionally, his art is part of private collections across Egypt, the Gulf, Europe, the United States, Japan, and Australia.

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