Bogazici
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of David Ciraciyan's Bogazici into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Emerging from David Ciraciyan's captivating oeuvre, Bogazici transports viewers to the liminal space where water meets sky along Istanbul's iconic strait. The artist's signature blend of gestural abstraction and topographic sensitivity dissolves the Bosphorus into rhythmic brushstrokes – cobalt waves dance against pearlescent mists while flecks of ochre suggest sunlit minarets glimpsed through maritime haze. Ciraciyan, born in Istanbul and trained in Paris, synthesizes Eastern calligraphic traditions with Western expressionism, creating works that have earned him recognition as a bridge between contemporary abstract painting and the rich visual heritage of Ottoman decorative arts. This particular composition exemplifies his "Liquid Geography" series (2010-2015), where hydrological forms become metaphors for cultural flux—a theme that resonated powerfully during Istanbul's transformative years as European Capital of Culture in 2010.
When installing Bogazici in interiors, its aqueous tones (spanning Prussian blue to seafoam green) yearn for spaces with natural light to amplify its luminosity. Consider placing it horizontally above a mid-century teak credenza in a corporate lobby—the painting's fluid energy would soften the rigor of contemporary architecture while its 120x180cm dimensions command respect without overwhelming. In residential settings, pair it with linen-upholstered furnishings and matte brass accents to echo its organic metallic flecks. The composition works particularly well in transitional spaces like stairwells or between rooms, where its directional brushstrokes can guide movement visually. For smaller spaces, archival giclée reproductions scaled to 80x120cm maintain the chromatic intensity while accommodating tighter walls—hang such versions with a 3-inch float frame to emphasize the painting's atmospheric depth.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
