books0977: Mihrap (1901). Osman Hamdi Bey (Turkish, 1842-1910). Hamdy Bey’s depiction of undis
books0977: Mihrap (1901). Osman Hamdi Bey (Turkish, 1842-1910). Hamdy Bey’s depiction of undisguised human behaviour - particularly in a religious setting - challenged the social and religious status quo at home. His nonconformity finds expression in this work, showing a girl seated on a Koran stand while the books themselves, including the Koran, lie pell mell at her feet. -- source link