The Backgammon Players
The sound of dice, friendly rivalry and an unhurried afternoon; a salute to life's small everyday pleasures.
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Sisters
In the calm gaze of two Anatolian girls standing side by side, the quiet, unshakable warmth of sisterhood.
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The Lovers
Two lovers embracing among flowers, the warmth of love in Chagall's dreamlike colors.
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View from Vaniköy
A modest wooden mosque behind the trees and the blue Bosphorus show how peaceful simplicity can be.
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Seaside Café
Umbrellas, horse-drawn carriages and people relaxing at a seaside café; a painting that sends you off on holiday.
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Still Life with Apples
This still life, with its patiently rendered shiny apples, helps us notice the beauty hidden in simple objects.
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A Boat Outing
Istanbulites enjoying themselves in a boat gliding along the Bosphorus; the lightness of a summer day in lively colors.