I s s a m E l - S a i d

Farewell* (Al-Wida')
Oil on canvas
1961
76x63
Illustrated in Issam El Said: Artist & Scholar (page 89)
IS265

In his introduction to a collection of works by Issam El Said which were auctioned at Bonhams (London) in April 2005, the artist Rashad Selim wrote: 'Like him vividly marked by Iraqi sensibility, deeply noble (not least) due to that rare humility; here are works from the hand of a life smoldering brilliantly with the contrasts of the Mesopotamian landscapes, her terrible frictions and profound peace, her bounty and her loss. Beauty of spirit, art implies, can transcend tragedy in its search for corresponding matter to redeem. There is a significant distinction to these paintings when seen against the sum of the artist's output; Clearly touched by the physicality of Issam EL Said's nature the works have a personal quality. His characteristic generosity, warmth, spontaneity and insight can be seen here as if in person to those who knew him and the depth of his experience and struggle.'

Quranic Verse from Surat al-Qalam* bearing the inscription: Noun wal Qalam wa ma Yasturoun
Oil on canvas
152x152cm
1964
Illustrated in Issam El Said: Artist & Scholar (page 77)
IS255

Amulet* (Ya Hafidh Ya Sattar)
Oil on canvas
30x40cm
1964
Illustrated in Issam El Said: Artist & Scholar (page 86)
IS267
SOLD

Wal Najmu itha Hawa*
Fallen Star
Oil on canvas
61x90cm
Circa 1985
Similar theme illustrated in the book Issam El Said: Artist & Scholar (page 32)
IS260
SOLD

The Bride*
Oil on canvas
152x152cm
1965
Illustrated in Issam El Said: Artist & Scholar (page 108)
IS263
Not for Sale

City of Love*
(Medinat al Hub)
Oil on canvas
102x153cm
1963
Inspired by Nazik al-Malaika's poem Medinat al-Hub
Illustrated in Issam El Said: Artist & Scholar (page 88)
Not for Sale

The Sun Appears
(Til'at ya mahla Nourha)*
Oil on canvas
1961
50x40cm
Illustrated in the book Issam El Said: Artist & Scholar (page 71)
IS266

Surat al-Fajir (Irameh that al-Imad)
Oil on canvas
76x101cm
1962
IS264

From the Quran*
(Golden City)
Thick oils on canvas
75x62cm
1966
Illustrated in Issam El Said: Artist & Scholar (page 23)
This work was auctioned at Bonhams (London)
on 28 April 2005.
SOLD

The Wedding*
(Al-Iris)
Oil on canvas
183x152cm
1967
Illustrated in Issam El Said: Artist & Scholar (page 109)
This work was auctioned at Bonhams (London) on
28 April 2005.
SOLD

Ayet al-Kursi*
Oil on canvas
122x122cm
1979
Illustrated in Issam El Said: Artist & Scholar (page 51)
This work was
auctioned at Bonhams
(London) on 28 April
2005.
IS264
SOLD

White Kites*
(Um al-Sanateer)
Oil on canvas
152x152cm
1964
Illustrated in Issam El Said: Artist & Scholar (page 69)
This work was
auctioned at
Bonhams (London)
on 28 April 2005.
SOLD

(London) on 28
April 2005.
IS256 Bonhams

Two Seated Women with Water Melon
Oil on canvas
100x100cm
1964
IS252

Surat Mariam*
(Kaf Ha Ya Ain Ssad)
Oil on canvas
102x76cm
1962
Illustrated in Issam El Said: Artist & Scholar (page 76)
IS254

Ayet al-Kursi* (brown)
Thick oil on canvas
91x91cm
Similar illustrated in Issam El Said: Artist & Scholar (page 51)
IS257

Sodom and Gomorrah*
Oil on canvas
90x70cm
1961
Illustrated in Issam El Said: Artist & Scholar (page 81)
IS251

Three Women
Oil on canvas
60x60cm
IS261

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