Ara Güler (Turkish, b. 1928) A religious inscription to "Allah" outside a Mosque of the 16th century in Edirne, Northern Turkey

Description:

Ara Güler (Turkish, b. 1928)

A religious inscription to "Allah" outside a Mosque of the 16th century in Edirne, Northern Turkey, 1956, printed later. Signed "Ara Guler" in black ink on the image l.r., stamped with the photographer's studio label on the verso at center. Gelatin silver print, image/sheet size 14 3/8 x 11 3/8 in. (36.5 x 29.0 cm),matted, unframed.
Condition: Scattered subtle mold or similar on the recto, affixed to black paper at upper third of print.

Provenance: Acquired from the artist in Turkey in the 1980s by the current owner.

N.B. A member of Magnum Photos since 1961, Güler is an Armenian/Turkish photojournalist who captured Turkey's political transformation in the 1950s.
Estimate $300-500


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