HUSEYIN ZEKAI PASHA - STILL LIFE WITH FIGS

HUSEYIN ZEKAI PASHA 1860-1919

Still Life with Figs

Signed in Old Turkish and French

Dated August 27, Rumi 1326 (1910)

Oil on canvas

Restored

46 x 55 cm

HUSEYIN ZEKAI PASHA 1860-1919

In 1883, Hüseyin Zekai Pasha, one of the most powerful founders of Turkish paintings, was appointed to the Military Academy

He was one of the graduates of the infantry class of the School. Hüseyin Zekai Pasha's talent in painting

At the Harbiye School (Kuleli Military High School), Osman Nuri Pasha and Şeker Ahmed

It emerged in Pasha's art classes. It was made in 1882 when he was a student, during the summer season.

The painting, which depicts the Bosphorus during the night of the navy, was donated by the Ministry of Education.

was presented to the palace. He won the appreciation of Sultan II. Abdulhamid. With this success, in 1883

He was appointed as the Sultan's aide-de-camp to Şeker Ahmed Pasha. Known for his modest attitude

Zekai Pasha's life in the palace was very quiet. In 1906, Şeker Ahmed Pasha

He was later appointed as the palace painter and the official of ceremonies for foreign guests. Hüseyin Zekai

Pasha served as the head of the Military Construction Commission. In Yıldız Palace, Mahmut

Member of the “Esleha Museum” commission, which is being organized under the supervision of Şevket Pasha

During these years, he participated in the Syrian trip of the German Emperor Wilhelm,

1 He participated as an antique expert. In 1913, he published an exhibition of antique works called "Elegant Treasures"

completed his book examining the western artists of the Renaissance period.

By carefully examining the works of the artists, he learned their artistic style and style.

Although he had not been to Europe, he had extraordinary knowledge and experience. In his painting works

He also used photographs. His landscape paintings are an impressionist perception of the open air.

He was attached to the spaciousness and harmony of every color that nature showed. He used selective colors

He was a master. Hüseyin Zekai Pasha, who was an artist who graduated from military school, was an eye and wrist

He successfully created his own style with his power. His still lifes, landscapes and architectural monuments

His magnificent works in front of the building illuminated that period. “From the Yıldız Palace Garden”,

“Söğüt Ertuğrul Gazi Tomb”, “Istanbul Painting and Sculpture Museum Collection”

“Ayasofya Mosque Sultan's Assembly” dated 1905, “Ayasofya Sultan's Assembly” dated 1904

“Hagia Sophia Fountain” and “Sultan II. Ahmet Fountain” in the İş Bank Collection,

“Still Life with Watermelon”, “Still Life with Roses” in the Sakıp Sabancı Museum Collection,

“Köşk in Erenköy” is one of the most important of these works. Zekai Pasha, old Turkish works and belongings

He was extremely curious. His workshop, decorated with Turkish objects, resembled a museum. Carvings,

manuscripts, illuminations and inkwells were among his areas of interest.