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Osman Hamdi Bey Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Osman Hamdi Bey · 1842 – 1910

The Tortoise Trainer by Osman Hamdi Bey

1906 · Pera Museum, Istanbul · original 120 x 221 cm

A contemplative dervish meticulously trains tortoises through art in Osman Hamdi Bey's 1906 masterpiece The Tortoise Trainer, an iconic Orientalist oil painting available for your collection.

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Art Movement: Orientalism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Hodja Reading The Koran

Sakıp Sabancı Museum, Istanbul · original 72 x 53 cm

Orientalism Turkish Canvas Sakıp Sabancı Museum, Istanbul, Turkey Oil on Canvas 72 x 53 cm Admire Osman Hamdi Bey's serene depiction of a scholar engrossed in Quran reading—a masterpiece reflecting Ottoman artistic tradition and intellectual curiosity.

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Art Movement: Orientalist Painting

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Flowers In A Vase

Sakıp Sabancı Museum, Istanbul · original 71 x 58 cm

Art Movement: Baroque Painting
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Old man in front of children's graves (1903) by Osman Hamdi Bey

1903 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris · original 202.0 x 150.7cm

This somber Orientalist oil painting by Osman Hamdi Bey captures a man in a mausoleum. Discover the profound beauty of this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Orientalism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Two Musician Girls

Pera Museum, Istanbul · original 39 x 58 cm

Two women playing traditional instruments amidst ornate Ottoman architecture define this evocative masterpiece by Osman Hamdi Bey, inviting you to bring the soulful elegance of Turkish history into your private collection.

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Art Movement: Orientalism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Kokona Despina

1906 · Sakıp Sabancı Museum, Istanbul · original 39 x 31 cm

Admire Osman Hamdi Bey’s ‘Kokona Despina,’ a 1906 oil portrait of an elderly man showcasing realistic detail & impasto texture. Explore Ottoman art history!

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Portrait of Naile Hanım

Sakıp Sabancı Museum, Istanbul · original 52 x 41 cm

Admire Osman Hamdi Bey’s ‘Portrait of Naile Hanım,’ a captivating oil painting showcasing realism & impressionistic touches. Explore its rich details, warm tones, and historical significance.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Kökenoğlu Rıza Efendi by Osman Hamdi Bey

1871 · Pera Museum, Istanbul · original 51.0 x 41.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Fountain of Youth, Osman Hamdi Bey

1904 · Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin · original 200.0 x 151.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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The Arms Dealer

1908 · Ankara Painting and Sculpture Museum, Altındağ · original 241.0 x 196.0cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Mihrab (1901)

1901

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Osman Hamdi Bey, A Lady of Constantinople (1881)

1881

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Osman Hamdi Bey, Arzuhalci / Public Scribe (1910)

1910 · Sakıp Sabancı Museum, Istanbul · original 110.0 x 77.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Girl With Pink Cap by Osman Hamdi Bey, 1904

1904 · Pera Museum, Istanbul

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Osman Hamdi Bey, Islamic theologian with Koran (1902)

1902 · original 145.0 x 171.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Woman with a Mimos, 1906, Osman Hamdi Bey

1906

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Lilac Collecting Girl (1881) by Osman Hamdi Bey

1881

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Koranic Instruction by Osman Hamdi Bey

1890 · original 80.0 x 60.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Coffee Table by Osman Hamdi Bey

1879

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Osman Hamdi Bey, Scholar (1878)

1878 · original 45.5 x 90.0cm

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Girl Reciting Qur'an (1880)

1880 · original 41.1 x 51.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Turkish Street Scene, Osman Hamdi Bey

1888 · Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin · original 60.0 x 122.0cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Two Young Girls Visiting A Shrine

Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Ladies Taking A Walk, Osman Hamdi Bey

1887

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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Portrait of woman (His wife Naile Hanim)

original 98.0 x 68.0cm

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey
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The artist

Osman Hamdi Bey

1842 – 1910

Quick facts

NationalityTurkey
Mediumsoil on canvas
Typical colorsearthy
Museums on APSAlte Nationalgalerie, Musée d'Orsay, Pera Museum, Sakıp Sabancı Museum, Ankara Painting and Sculpture Museum
Works on APS25
Movementsorientalism
Copyright statusPublic domain
Best occasionscultural

Biography

early life and education

osman hamdi bey, a prominent figure in turkish art, was born in 1842 in istanbul, turkey. as the eldest son of grand vezir i̇brahim edhem paşa, he was sent to paris in 1860 to study law. however, the city's artistic atmosphere influenced him, and he developed a passion for painting.

artistic career

osman hamdi bey's artistic career can be marked by his contributions to both archaeology and the museum curator's professions in turkey. he is regarded as the founder of istanbul archaeology museums and the <stanbul academy of fine arts< known today as the mimar sinan fine arts university.

<sman hamdi bey's<artwork, <ortrait of naile hanım< showcases his mastery of portraiture (52 x 41 cm, sakıp sabancı museum, istanbul, turkey, oil on canvas).
his painting, <lowers in a vase< demonstrates his skill in capturing delicate features (71 x 58 cm, sakıp sabancı museum, istanbul, turkey, oil on canvas).
<odja reading the koran<is another notable piece, highlighting his ability to portray intense moments (72 x 53 cm, sakıp sabancı museum, istanbul, turkey, oil on canvas).

legacy and impact
osman hamdi bey's contributions to turkish art are undeniable. as the first modern archaeologist of the ottoman empire, he paved the way for future generations of artists and museum curators.

explore more of <sman hamdi bey's<artwork on WikiOO.org.
discover the <akıp sabancı museum<s collection, featuring many of <sman hamdi bey's<notable works.
learn more about the <stanbul academy of fine arts< founded by <sman hamdi bey< on WikiOO.org.

conclusion
<sman hamdi bey<s legacy in turkish art is a testament to his pioneering spirit. through his contributions to archaeology and the museum curator's professions, he has left an indelible mark on the art world. view more of osman hamdi bey's artwork on WikiOO.org.

Questions & Answers

How many artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey are available to browse?

You can browse 25 artworks by Osman Hamdi Bey on the All Artworks page.

Can I browse Osman Hamdi Bey's works by movement?

The All Movements page groups Osman Hamdi Bey's artworks by art movement.

Is there a timeline of Osman Hamdi Bey's works?

The artist's Artwork Timeline page presents Osman Hamdi Bey's works ordered by date, year by year.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 16, 2026

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