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Şevket Dağ was born in Istanbul and graduated from the School of Fine Arts in 1897. He spent the next twenty-three years teaching art at several schools, including the Royal School (today Galatasaray High School) and the Teacher Training School. He was one of the founders of the Ottoman Society of Painters in 1909, and served on the board of the society. His works were shown at the Galatasaray and Ankara exhibitions. He participated in exhibitions in Athens in 1904, Munich in 1909, Sofia and Brussels in 1910, Paris in 1933 and New York in 1939, and was awarded numerous prizes and medals. In the later part of his life he was elected as Member of Parliament for the provinces of Konya and Siirt.The Ottoman Society of Painters was established in 1909 by a group of artists who included Şevket Dağ, Ruhi Arel, Sami Yetik, Hikmet Onat and İbrahim Çallı, under the patronage of the last Ottoman caliph Prince Abdülmecid Efendi (1868-1944), who was himself a painter. The society was an independent body that came into being in the new liberal atmosphere following the proclamation of the Second Constitution in 1908. It was dedicated to spreading interest in art and awareness of painting as a profession in Ottoman society. Later on artists such as Feyhaman Duran, Hüseyin Avni Lifij and Müfide Kadri joined the society, which was the first professional association of artists in Ottoman Turkey.

Artist Biography

early life and education

şevket dağ, a renowned turkish painter, art teacher, and politician, was born in istanbul in 1876. he pursued his artistic education at the sanayi-i nefise mektebi (academy of fine arts) in istanbul.

career highlights

dağ worked as a teacher in various schools throughout istanbul, shaping the future of turkish art.
in 1909, he co-founded the ottoman painters' society, a pivotal moment in turkish art history.
he participated in creating the türk ressamlar cemiyeti (turkish painters' society) in 1919, further solidifying his influence on the art scene.
his works were showcased at the annual galatasaray exhibition from 1916 to 1939, earning him widespread recognition.

artistic style and legacy

in the 1920s, dağ's work shifted towards impressionism, reflecting his adaptability and innovative spirit. as a politician, he served several terms in the grand national assembly of turkey, representing konya and siirt.

notable works and exhibitions

hagia sophia (250 x 180 cm, sakıp sabancı museum, istanbul, oil on canvas), a testament to his skill and attention to detail.
participation in the galatasaray exhibition (1916-1939) and the ottoman society of painters' exhibitions in athens (1904) and munich (1909).

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Şevket Dağ

1876 - 1944 , Turkey

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Impressionism
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Orientalism']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Osman Hamdi Bey
- Salvatore Valerio
Date Of Birth: Istanbul, Turkey (1876)
Date Of Death: 1944
Full Name: Şevket Dağ
Nationality: Turkish
Notable Artworks: ['Hagia Sophia']
Place Of Birth: Istanbul

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