Modern and Contemporary ArtDrawings1990
By Basil Alkazzi (Kuwaiti)
Transmutation IV is a drawings created in 1990 using gouache and metallic paint on paper measuring 30 x 21 1/2in. (76.2 x 54.6cm) attributed to Basil Alkazzi (Kuwaiti) — now part of the Modern and Contemporary Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gouache and metallic paint on paper |
| Dimensions | 30 x 21 1/2in. (76.2 x 54.6cm) |
| Classification | Drawings |
| Department | Modern and Contemporary Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Ronald A. Kuchta, 1996 |
| Date | 1990 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Transmutation IV?
Transmutation IV is housed in the Modern and Contemporary Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Transmutation IV created?
Transmutation IV dates to 1990.
What material is Transmutation IV made from?
Transmutation IV is crafted from gouache and metallic paint on paper.
Is Transmutation IV in the public domain?
Transmutation IV is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026