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Feyhaman Duran

The Parisian Prelude and Early Foundations Born in 1886 amidst the rich, cultural tapestry of Istanbul, Feyhaman Duran emerged as a pivotal figure whose life would mirror the profound transformations of his nation. His artistic journey began within the prestigious halls of the Galatasaray High School, where his early talent was nurtured by masters such as Şevket Dağ and Viçen Arslanyan. However, it was a serendipitous encounter with the

grace of a portrait that opened the gates to Europe. Supported by the patronage of Prince Abbas Halim Pasha, Duran traveled to Paris, a move that would forever alter the trajectory of Turkish painting. In the legendary studios of the Académie Julian, under the watchful eyes of Jean-Paul Laurens and Paul Albert Laurens, he immersed himself in the rigorous academic traditions of France. This period of intense study at the École des Beau…