Gun Batimi
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Muefide Kadri's Gun Batimi 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
Gun Batimi ("The Setting Sun") by Müfide Kadri is a mesmerizing example of late Ottoman painting, where Eastern motifs blend gracefully with Western techniques. Painted in 1909, this emotionally charged landscape captures the melancholic beauty of sunset over Istanbul, with molten gold light spilling across the Bosphorus waters like liquid silk. Kadri, one of Turkey's first professional female artists, masterfully employs impressionistic brushwork to render the shimmering reflections, while maintaining the poetic sensibility of Ottoman miniature traditions. The painting's historical significance lies in its transitional position - bridging 19th-century Ottoman art with modern Turkish painting, created during the turbulent years before the empire's collapse. Notice how the crimson-hued sky seems to weep into the darkening sea, mirroring the era's fading grandeur. This poignant masterpiece established Kadri as a pioneering female voice in Middle Eastern art history, her work gaining recognition at the 1910 Brussels International Exhibition.
For interior spaces, Gun Batimi's warm amber and deep blue palette makes it ideal for creating contemplative atmospheres in studies or executive offices. Hang this 65×81 cm oil painting at eye level (approximately 145-150 cm from floor) on a wall receiving soft natural light to accentuate its golden tones. In modern minimalist spaces, frame it in a slender black gallery frame; for traditional interiors, opt for gilded frames echoing the painting's richness. Position above a dark wood console in an entryway for dramatic impact, or as a focal point in a reading nook paired with emerald green velvet armchairs. The maritime theme harmonizes beautifully with nautical decor or Mediterranean-style spaces, while the sunset colors complement rooms featuring terracotta, ochre, or midnight blue accents. In corporate settings, it lends warmth to reception areas when balanced with clean-lined furniture in neutral tones.
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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.
