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Ahmet Ertuğ — 'The Oval Room', Reading Room of The National Library of France, Paris
Ahmet Ertuğ

'The Oval Room', Reading Room of The National Library of France, Paris

This monumental chromogenic print by celebrated Turkish photographer Ahmet Ertuğ captures the breathtaking Oval Room of the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris, showcasing his signature mastery of architectural interior photography. With meticulous attention to light, symmetry, and detail, Ertuğ renders the room's soaring classical grandeur — its ornate columns, gilded balconies, and domed ceiling — in stunning clarity. Offered as number 3 from an extremely limited edition of just five prints plus two artist's proofs, this work is signed in ink and accompanied by an artist's label, affirming its exceptional rarity and provenance.

Medium
Signed in ink, printed title, date and number 3/5 on an artist's label accompanying the work. One from an edition of 5 plus 2 artist's proof.

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May 8, 2014

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Ahmet Ertuğ, 'The Oval Room', Reading Room of The National Library of France, Paris

This monumental chromogenic print by celebrated Turkish photographer Ahmet Ertuğ captures the breathtaking Oval Room of the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris, showcasing his signature mastery of architectural interior photography. With meticulous attention to light, symmetry, and detail, Ertuğ renders the room's soaring classical grandeur — its ornate columns, gilded balconies, and domed ceiling — in stunning clarity. Offered as number 3 from an extremely limited edition of just five prints plus two artist's proofs, this work is signed in ink and accompanied by an artist's label, affirming its exceptional rarity and provenance.

Medium
Signed in ink, printed title, date and number 3/5 on an artist's label accompanying the work. One from an edition of 5 plus 2 artist's proof.
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Related themes

Limited Edition Print, Cultural Heritage, Fine Art Photography, Neoclassical Style, Majestic Mood, Contemporary Artist, Turkish Photographer, Architectural Interior, Warm Tones, Parisian Landmark

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