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The Signature of Mohammed

1971

Guy de Cointet

Associated Names

Guy de Cointet

Artist, American, born France, 1934 - 1983

The image shows interlocking curved lines forming an abstract symmetrical pattern resembling a stylized, intersecting pair of crescent moons or a bowtie shape. The curves meet in the center of the composition, suggesting balance. The design is drawn on a neutral background, making the lines stand out distinctly. The arrangement of curves evokes continuity and connection, reminiscent of spiral shells or intertwined ribbons.

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Artwork overview

Medium

black felt-tip pen and graphite on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Brian and Paula Ballo Dailey
Dimensions

sheet: 65.09 × 77.79 cm (25 5/8 × 30 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

2014.120.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Brian and Paula Ballo Dailey, Woodstock, VA; gift to NGA, 2014

Associated Names

Brian and Paula Ballo Dailey

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: "The signature of Mohammed"; lower right in graphite: Guy de Cointet, 71

Wikidata ID

Q64572806

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