Turtle on globe, diluted ink, pencil and felt pens, format 44 x 36 cm. I have been friends with the artist from Turkey since 1971. The work During his 1-week visit to me in 1974, with the few utensils that he found on my desk during my work-related absence. At his request I have from I traveled into the tank. As is well known, turtles occur to all continents and thus in many cultures. But in his portrayal, the turtle does not carry the globe as usual, but "sits" on it. He taught Educational Institutes (Istanbul) at the Ataturk and had many exhibition successes. Gifts are 2 more pictures and a still life from his wife Bedia, but without a turtle motif. A large oil painting (sign. 1975) shows the view of her summer house in Kilyos (I was a guest there) on the wide bay on the Black Sea. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Paintings   |   Material: Papier   |   Country of origin: Turkey   |   Artist: Selahattin Taran (1918 - 1986) | Similar pieces