Avni Arbaş
Avni Arbaş (1919 – October 16, 2003) was a Turkish painter of Circassian descent. Arbaş was born in Istanbul, in the Constantinople Vilayet of the Ottoman Empire. He is best known for his paintings of scenes from daily life in Turkey, the Turkish War of Independence, the Bosphorus, fishermen, horses, and nature.
Also recorded as Avni Arbas
Avni Arbaş
- Born
- 1919. · Istanbul.
- Died
- 2003. · İzmir.
- Nationality
- France, Turkey and Ottoman Empire.
- Occupation
- painter.
- Education
- Galatasaray High School and Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University.
- Languages
- French.
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Biography
He also made many portraits. He lived for many years in Paris and died of cancer in İzmir, Turkey in 2003. His daughter Zerrin Arbaş was notable as a beauty queen and actress and his granddaughter Derya Arbaş was also an actress.
Key facts
Key facts
• Title — Turkish Cavalry of The Independence War • Artist — Avni Arbaş • Year — 1973 • Medium — Oil on canvas • Height Metric — 130 • Width Metric — 162 • Height Imperial — 51.2 • Width Imperial — 63.8 • Metric Unit — cm • Imperial Unit — in • Museum — Eczacıbaşı Holding • Italic Title — no
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the heading Avni Arbas. His recorded language was French. One child is recorded: Zerrin Arbaş.
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Life and career
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1919
Avni Arbaş born at Istanbul.
2003
Avni Arbaş died at İzmir.
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Istanbul.
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İzmir.
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- 1.1918. Avni Arbaş.
- 2.141. The Epic of Sheik Bedreddin and Other Poems.
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