Modern and Contemporary ArtDrawings1991
By Basil Alkazzi (Kuwaiti)
Whispering Silence II is a drawings created in 1991 using gouache and metallic paint on paper measuring 60 x 43 5/8in. (152.4 x 110.8cm) 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 | 60 x 43 5/8in. (152.4 x 110.8cm) |
| Classification | Drawings |
| Department | Modern and Contemporary Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Ronald A. Kuchta, 1996 |
| Date | 1991 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Whispering Silence II?
Whispering Silence II is housed in the Modern and Contemporary Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Whispering Silence II created?
Whispering Silence II dates to 1991.
What material is Whispering Silence II made from?
Whispering Silence II is crafted from gouache and metallic paint on paper.
Is Whispering Silence II in the public domain?
Whispering Silence II 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