{"title":"Hafiz Osman","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"untitled-calligraphic-manuscript-page-hafiz-osman","title":"Untitled (Calligraphic Manuscript Page) - Hafiz Osman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined example of Ottoman calligraphy by the master Hafiz Osman, featuring precise Naskh script and gold illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece displays the refined Naskh script associated with Hafiz Osman, a master of Ottoman calligraphy. Osman is credited with standardising the proportions of the script, which allowed for greater clarity and aesthetic balance in the transcription of religious texts. The page features text arranged within a central panel, framed by decorative borders that incorporate gold leaf and pigments. The layout follows the traditional structure of a manuscript folio, where the written word occupies the primary space, surrounded by illumination that guides the eye towards the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe script exhibits the precise pen control characteristic of the period. Each letterform maintains a consistent weight, demonstrating the discipline required in the training of a master calligrapher. The use of gold in the illumination provides a contrast to the dark ink, creating a sense of depth without relying on perspective. The paper itself shows the natural ageing of historical manuscripts, with a warm, neutral tone that provides a stable background for the black ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsman's influence on the development of the Hilye, or descriptive portraits of the Prophet, is well documented, and this page reflects the same attention to structural harmony found in his larger works. The composition is balanced, with the text blocks occupying a specific ratio relative to the margins. This work serves as an example of the high level of craftsmanship present in 17th-century Ottoman book arts. The decorative elements are restrained, ensuring that the legibility of the script remains the primary focus. Collectors of historical manuscripts will recognise the technical proficiency required to produce such a page, where the rhythm of the writing is as important as the visual decoration surrounding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/calligraphy-inscription-for-a-lodge-in-the-hills-wu-li\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCalligraphy (Inscription for A Lodge in the Hills) - Wu Li — Wu Li\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/calligraphy-nastaliq-script-mir-emad-hassani\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCalligraphy (Nasta'liq Script) - Mir Emad Hassani — Mir Emad Hassani\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hafiz Osman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794408739151,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794413031759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794413064527,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794413097295,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794413130063,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794413162831,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794413195599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794413228367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794413261135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794413293903,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794413326671,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794413359439,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-Calligraphic-Manuscript-Page-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789537603300.jpg?v=1789539062"},{"product_id":"name-of-allah-hafiz-osman","title":"Name of Allah - Hafiz Osman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine art print of a classic Ottoman calligraphy piece by Hafiz Osman, featuring the name of Allah surrounded by traditional floral illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work displays the mastery of Hafiz Osman, an Ottoman calligrapher who refined the Thuluth and Naskh scripts during the late 17th century. The central composition features the name of Allah rendered in a balanced, rhythmic script. The precision of the ink strokes demonstrates the technical rigour required in the tradition of Ottoman penmanship, where the proportions of each letter are governed by strict geometric rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central calligraphy is enclosed within a circular frame, which is surrounded by an illuminated border. This border incorporates floral motifs, including stylised tulips and delicate foliage, executed in a manner consistent with the illumination practices of the period. The use of gold leaf and subtle earth tones provides a visual harmony that directs the viewer toward the central text. The composition relies on the contrast between the bold, dark ink of the script and the lighter, decorative elements of the surrounding illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHafiz Osman is recognised for his contributions to the development of the Hilye, a form of calligraphic panel that describes the physical and moral attributes of the Prophet. While this specific piece focuses on the name of Allah, it shares the same aesthetic principles found in his larger works. The clarity of the script and the restraint shown in the decorative border reflect the standards of the Istanbul school of calligraphy. This print captures the fine details of the original manuscript, preserving the texture of the paper and the application of the pigments. It is a representative example of the high level of craftsmanship achieved by Ottoman artists during this era, where the written word was treated as a primary form of visual art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/layla-and-majnun-unknown-artist\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLayla and Majnun - Unknown Artist — Unknown Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/sulus-karalama-sheikh-hamdullah\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSülüs Karalama - Sheikh Hamdullah — Sheikh Hamdullah\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hafiz Osman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58809881559375,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58809936347471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58809936380239,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58809936413007,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58809936445775,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58809936478543,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58809936511311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58809936544079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58809936576847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58809936609615,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58809936642383,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58809936675151,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Name-of-Allah_Poster_CompositorV1_1789674013566.jpg?v=1789693984"},{"product_id":"prayer-manual-hafiz-osman","title":"Prayer manual - Hafiz Osman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine art print of a 17th-century prayer manual page by the Ottoman master calligrapher Hafiz Osman, featuring precise Naskh script and gold illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work displays the mastery of Hafiz Osman, a figure of immense importance in the history of Ottoman calligraphy. Osman is credited with refining the Naskh script, a style of writing that became the standard for copying the Quran and other religious texts throughout the Ottoman Empire. His contribution to the development of the six scripts, or Aqlam al-Sitta, helped establish a formalised aesthetic that balanced legibility with fluid, rhythmic grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features two panels of text set against a soft, rose-coloured background. The script is executed in black ink, demonstrating the precise control and balanced proportions characteristic of Osman's hand. The text is framed by gold borders, which provide a clear separation between the written word and the surrounding decorative field. The margins are decorated with a repeating motif of stylised leaves, rendered in dark blue and white. This decorative choice adds a sense of order to the page without distracting from the primary focus, which is the calligraphic content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a prayer manual, the object serves a functional purpose while maintaining a high level of artistic finish. The use of gold leaf and carefully applied pigments indicates that this was a work intended for a discerning patron. The symmetry of the two panels creates a sense of balance, reflecting the meditative nature of the prayers contained within. The work provides a clear example of the high standards of book arts in the late 17th century, where the integration of text and illumination was managed with great technical skill. The preservation of such works allows for an examination of the methods used by Ottoman scribes to combine spiritual content with visual beauty, ensuring that the written word remained a central element of artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/levha-dua-dua\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLevha (Dua) - Dua — Dua\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/calligraphy-exercise-ahmed-karahisari\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCalligraphy Exercise - Ahmed Karahisari — Ahmed Karahisari\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hafiz Osman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58973195960655,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58973305471311,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58973305504079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58973305536847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58973305569615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58973305602383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58973305635151,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58973305667919,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58973305700687,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58973305733455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58973305766223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58973305798991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Prayer-manual_Poster_CompositorV1_1790853035697.jpg?v=1790853618"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/hafiz-osman.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}