“Lion’s Teeth” – Arabic Calligraphy Original Art by Kamil Dow

Artwork details

Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 2005
Size: 70×100 cm (27.6″×39.4″)
Materials: gouache and ink on paper

Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“If you see the lion baring its teeth, do not think the lion is smiling.” (Al-Mutanabbi)

Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):

“إذا رأيت نيوب اللّيث بارزة، فلا تظُنّن أن اللّيث يبتسم.” (المتنبي)

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Artwork details

Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 2005
Size: 70×100 cm (27.6″×39.4″)
Materials: gouache and ink on paper

Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“If you see the lion baring its teeth, do not think the lion is smiling.” (Al-Mutanabbi)

Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):

“إذا رأيت نيوب اللّيث بارزة، فلا تظُنّن أن اللّيث يبتسم.” (المتنبي)

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