Old Ankara Street
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sadik Goktuna's Old Ankara Street 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
Step into the nostalgic charm of Sadik Goktuna’s Old Ankara Street, where cobblestone alleys whisper tales of mid-20th century Turkey through expressive brushstrokes. Painted during the 1960s - a transformative era bridging traditional Ottoman aesthetics and modernist influences - Gökçen’s work exemplifies Türkiye’s unique "Academic Modernism," blending impressionistic light play with figurative precision. The scene bursts with warmth: ochre-walled houses draped in chiaroscuro shadows, vendors’ vibrant textiles echoing Anatolian crafts, and the careful negative space framing daily life rhythms. Art historians prize this piece as a visual archive of Ankara’s pre-urbanization soul, bridging İbrahim Çallı’s color dynamism and Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu’s folkloric storytelling. Its textured impasto technique and earth-toned palette became signature elements of Turkey’s post-Republic art movement, making it culturally significant beyond decorative appeal.
For interiors, Old Ankara Street shines as a focal point in spaces craving cultural depth. In a study or executive office, opt for a medium-to-large canvas (90x120cm+) above a leather Chesterfield sofa, letting the painting’s terracotta hues inspire accent pillows in burnt sienna or weathered indigo. Modern farmhouse spaces benefit from its rustic authenticity when paired with reclaimed wood shelves and matte black industrial lighting. Balance its warm tones in minimalist settings by framing it in a slim walnut border and introducing geometric Turkish kilim rugs below. Surprisingly, the artwork harmonizes with jewel-toned mid-century decor - try hanging it adjacent to emerald green velvet armchairs for chromatic tension. In high-traffic areas like entryways, scale down to giclée reproductions (60x80cm) complemented by hammered brass trays and terrazzo side tables, creating a curated transitional vignette that honors its heritage while feeling contemporary.
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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.
