“The World and My Mother” – Arabic Calligraphy Original Art by Kamil Dow

Artwork details

Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 2014
Size: 70×100 cm (27.6″×39.4″)
Materials: acrylic, gouache and ink on paper

Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“If I had to choose between the world and my mother, I would choose my mother.” (Jean-Jacques Rousseau)

Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):

“لو كان العالم في كفّة وأمّي في كفّة لاخترت أمّي.” (جان جاك روسو)

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Artwork details

Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 2014
Size: 70×100 cm (27.6″×39.4″)
Materials: acrylic, gouache and ink on paper

Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“If I had to choose between the world and my mother, I would choose my mother.” (Jean-Jacques Rousseau)

Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):

“لو كان العالم في كفّة وأمّي في كفّة لاخترت أمّي.” (جان جاك روسو)

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