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Black and White Rocky Landscape Print - shown to scale
Mathhar Ahmad

Black and White Rocky Landscape Print, 1977

Estimated price$1,974 – $3,666

Graphic, Print Making

20 × 35 cm | 7.9 × 13.8 in

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About the work

A dramatic black and white relief print depicts a rugged rocky landscape, with a luminous central form encircled by jagged carved lines and scattered stone-like shapes across a deep dark ground. The stark contrast and bold graphic technique give the composition a raw, expressive energy.

Mathhar Ahmad (Iraq).

Graphic, Print Making, 35 × 20 cm, 1977.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. Signed and editioned 5/6.

Medium
Size
20 × 35 cm | 7.9 × 13.8 in
Year
1977
Edition
5/6
Rarity
Limited Edition
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Black and White
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Mathhar Ahmad — Graphic, Print Making , 35 × 20 cm (representative image)
Mathhar Ahmad

Iraq

Modhir Ahmed, an Iraqi-Swedish artist, is renowned for his innovative work in graphic arts and poster design. Born in Iraq, he pursued his passion for graphic arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, Poland, where he was influenced by prominent artists such as Henryk Tomaszewski. Ahmed's early exposure to the teachings of Iraqi artist Rafa Nasiri at the Institute of Fine Arts in Baghdad also played a significant role in shaping his artistic direction.

Throughout his career, Ahmed has been recognized for his unique approach to printmaking, often utilizing unconventional materials like newspapers, discarded tires, and cardboard boxes to create compelling graphic prints. His work has been showcased in various exhibitions, including a retrospective in Sweden that highlighted his exploration of the hidden aspects and allure of objects.

Ahmed's artistic endeavors extend beyond traditional mediums; he has produced a series of posters in solidarity with Iraqi protests against corruption and political mismanagement. These works reflect his commitment to social issues and his ability to convey powerful messages through art.

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Printmaking

Images made by transferring ink from a prepared surface — etching, lithography, screenprint, woodcut — usually in limited editions. Iraqi artists such as Rafa Nasiri helped make printmaking a serious modern art form across the Arab world.
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Expressionism

Art that prioritizes emotion and inner experience over realistic depiction, using distortion, bold color, and energetic mark-making. In the region it gave modern artists a language for memory, displacement, and identity.
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