Old man in front of children's graves
Osman Hamdi Bey · 1903
Why it's great
An old man stands in a graveyard, with children's graves nearby, in a sad and quiet scene. Osman Hamdi Bey painted this in 1903, and it's a strong picture of grief. The simple garden and tombstones are painted with great care. It's one of his best-known pictures.
Where to see it
📍 Musée d'OrsayParis, France
Open in Maps ↗ About this museum →Hang it on your wall
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.
Osman Hamdi Bey was born in Istanbul, in the Ottoman Empire, and studied painting in Paris. He was also an archaeologist and founded Istanbul's first modern art school and archaeological museum. His paintings show scenes of Ottoman life with great detail. He died in 1910 and is honored as a pioneer of Turkish art.
