Osman Hamdi Bey, 1906 — the most famous Turkish painting.
A world icon
The Tortoise Trainer is one of the defining objects of its field — studied, reproduced and travelled to by millions. Sanat Koleksiyonu presents it in our Orientalist Paintings department as a benchmark of rarity, craftsmanship and history.
| Bölüm | Eski Usta Resimleri |
|---|---|
| Koleksiyon | Orientalist Resimler |
| Status | Müze başyapıtı · referans çalışması |
Görsel: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain


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