. Karim GUERGUER (1969-2012) Madonna Mixed media on canvas Signed lower right. Titled, located Carcassonne, dated 2004 and annotated on the reverse. Stamped with the artist's certificate on the reverse. 116 x 88.5 cm Note: Karim Guerguer, an atypical artist, learned to paint in Fresnes prison, where he shared a cell with a painter who was a forger. Painting had been an escape from his inner demons, enabling him to reintegrate. Guerguer was close to the Russian painter Yuri Jarkikh, who saw in Guerguer enormous courage, determination and talent.