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Mahmoud AbdAllah

Abstract Dark Form with Pyramid, 1974

Estimated price$693 – $1,287

Print

20 × 30 cm | 7.9 × 11.8 in

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About the work

A dense cluster of swirling organic forms and intricate textures anchors this monochromatic print, with a small triangular pyramid shape emerging from its darkened upper mass against a pale ground.

Mahmoud AbdAllah (Egypt, 1936–2002).

Print, 30 × 20 cm, 1974.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. Signed and editioned 6/25.

Medium
Size
20 × 30 cm | 7.9 × 11.8 in
Year
1974
Edition
6/25
Rarity
Limited Edition
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Black and White, Grey
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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