Istanbul
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sururi Taylan's Istanbul 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
"Istanbul by Sururi Taylan" (1980) captures the mystical duality of the city where East meets West through dynamic brushwork that dissolves Byzantine domes into abstract, jewel-toned geometries. The Turkish modernist, trained at Paris' École des Beaux-Arts, employs a Post-Cubist fragmentation of the iconic skyline, with shards of emerald and lapis lazuli reconstructing Süleymaniye Mosque’s silhouette alongside prismatic renderings of Ottoman-era houses. This 97 × 130 cm oil painting represents Taylan’s critical "Architectural Memory" series, where he reimagined Istanbul’s UNESCO-layered cityscape as chromatic vibrations rather than literal representations – a radical departure from his Orientalist predecessors. Now held in Istanbul Modern’s permanent collection, the work bridges mid-century European abstraction with Anatolian cultural motifs, earning recognition in the 1982 Paris Biennale as a seminal example of Neo-Expressionist reinterpretations of Islamic architectural heritage.
For interiors, this painting demands a deliberate spatial dialogue: its azure and amber planes shine against warm neutrals like Farrow & Ball's "French Gray" walls, while a minimalist setting with walnut mid-century furniture creates intentional contrast. Install as a focal piece above a credenza in a study or corporate lounge, where its 1m+ width balances proportion in rooms over 15m². Pair with brass accent lighting to amplify the gilded details in the brushwork, and introduce textured elements like a Hamadan kilim rug to echo the painting’s geometric rhythm. The chromatic intensity suits zones needing energy – consider flanking it with matte black shelving units in a creative workspace to ground the composition’s vivacity while allowing the artwork to dominate visually.
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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.
