
Curated selection
Arzuhalci (Public Scribe)
Osman Hamdi Bey
A masterful scene of daily life by Osman Hamdi Bey, depicting a public scribe reading a letter under a makeshift awning against a backdrop of historic architecture.
Impressionist light, symbolist mood, and early modern experimentation in full stride.
From impressionist light to symbolist mood and early modern experimentation, this era offers some of the most versatile works in the catalog.