Rabab Nemr (Egypt, 1939-2025) Freedom ink on paper, framed signed 'Rabab Nemr' and dated '2000' in English and Arabic (upper left), executed in 2000 32 x 48cm (12 5/8 x 18 7/8in). Footnotes: Provenance: Property from a private collection, London Acquired directly from the artist by the above Exhibited: Khan Al Maghraby, Rebab Nemr, Cairo 2000 Works on paper have long occupied a central role in the practice of Rebab Nemr, through which she has developed a distinctive and highly personal visual language. Executed in ink, these compositions demonstrate a confident economy of means, where line becomes both structure and subject, articulating forms that hover between figuration and abstraction. Across this group, the human presence remains a consistent point of departure. Yet Rebab resists fixed representation; figures are suggested rather than defined, emerging through layered, gestural marks that convey movement and psychological depth. This ambiguity invites a more intimate engagement, allowing the viewer to navigate the space between recognition and interpretation. The resulting works are at once immediate and contemplative, grounded in observation but freed from strict descriptive intent. The use of ink on paper is integral to this effect. The medium's fluidity lends itself to spontaneity, while its permanence records each gesture with clarity. Lines accumulate, intersect and dissolve, creating a dynamic rhythm across the surface. In these works, the act of drawing is laid bare, emphasising process as much as outcome. All of the present works were exhibited at Khan Al Maghraby in 2000, situating them within an important moment in the artist's early career. The exhibition brought together a body of works that collectively underscore Rebab's sustained engagement with the expressive potential of line and her exploration of the human condition through pared-down, yet evocative forms. Together, these works offer a compelling insight into Rebab's practice, where the interplay of gesture, form and presence reflects a nuanced and enduring investigation into the body and its emotional resonance For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing