Allah
isma'il gulgee (1926 – 2007)
Explore the captivating world of Ismail Gulgee, a Pakistani artist renowned for his elegant calligraphy and evocative portraits. Discover timeless art reflecting tradition & modernism.
The powerful brushstrokes of this painting read Allah (God in Arabic). Gulgee’s use of thick oil paint is unique, as calligraphy is often practiced on a smaller scale and with finer brushwork and materials. His technique reflects an interest in abstract expressionism which became popular in the 60s and 70s throughout Pakistan.
About this artwork
- Title: Allah
- Artist: isma'il gulgee
- Year: 1999
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: islamic spirituality , "explor
- Keywords: swirling artwork , calligraphy art , oil on canvas

