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Necdet Kalay (1932 -1986) Click for Artist Information
"Arnavutköy"
NECDET KALAY'S INTERPRETATIONS OF THE BOSPHORUS...
In this work, Necdet Kalay captures the tranquil waters of the Bosphorus and the shoreline dotted with wooden waterfront mansions (yalıs) through his distinctive atmospheric style, offering a nostalgic reflection on the natural beauty of Istanbul. Shaped by the artist’s characteristic brushstrokes, the composition evokes the calm of the Bosphorus enveloped in morning mist, subtly conveying the traces of the past to today’s viewer. Kalay’s use of blurred color transitions, soft pastel tones, and balanced light and shadow lends the piece a lyrical depth. This Bosphorus-themed painting reflects both the maturity of the artist’s creative period and serves as a poetic homage to the natural and historical splendor of Istanbul. Kalay’s evocative interpretation of the Bosphorus is not only a valuable piece for collectors, but also a meaningful work for those who seek to connect with the soul of Istanbul through art.
Oil on carsboard
49 x 65 cm
1982, signed
Provenance: Former Family Collection of the Artist
Estimate: 60.000 TL - 90.000 TL
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Necdet Kalay
Necdet Kalay (1932 - 1986)
Necdet Kalay was born in Istanbul in 1932. After completing his primary and secondary education in Istanbul, he started his art education by taking lessons from sculptor Faruk Morel and painter Şeref Akdik. Between 1954 and 1957, he attended classes as a guest student at the Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts, now known as Mimar Sinan University Faculty of Fine Arts.
In 1958, one of his paintings was accepted to the Fine Arts Union Exhibition held in Ankara and thus his artistic life began. He opened his first solo exhibition in Istanbul in 1960. From 1969 onwards, he stopped doing other jobs and started to earn his living entirely by painting. He sold many paintings in this period when the interest of collectors in Turkey shifted towards local painters. He participated in many exhibitions in Turkey and abroad. In the 1970s, he decided to continue his painting studies abroad. In his paintings with a predominantly decorative aspect, Kalay depicted Anatolian landscapes with broad brush strokes. The impressionist artist preferred to use mostly gray tones and pastel colors. Necdet Kalay passed away in 1986 in Istanbul.
