{"title":"ISTANBUL Watercolours","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"galata-kalesi-istanbul","title":"Galata Kalesi, Istanbul","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Watercolour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRising above the rooftops of Beyoglu since 1348 — this original watercolour captures the iconic \u003cb\u003eGalata Kalesi (Galata Tower)\u003c\/b\u003e, the magnificent Genoese tower that has watched over Istanbul for nearly seven centuries, its distinctive conical crown a defining landmark on the city's European skyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal watercolour, unmounted size 30 x 21cm \/ 12 x 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Istanbul lovers, travellers, history enthusiasts and admirers of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Galata Tower stands at the heart of one of Istanbul's most vibrant neighbourhoods — a meeting point of cultures, centuries and continents. Originally built as the Tower of Christ by Genoese colonists, it has served as a fire watchtower, an observatory, a prison and a tourist icon, its silhouette instantly recognisable against the backdrop of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarnard's loose washes and pen work capture the tower's solidity and romance in the Istanbul light — a perfect gift for those who appreciate something hand crafted and different.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger Barnard","offers":[{"title":"Original","offer_id":53528895422800,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/0380\/5520\/files\/IST-GalataKalesi.jpg?v=1788263004"},{"product_id":"asmali-mescit-istanbul","title":"Asmalı Mescit, Istanbul","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Watercolour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCobblestones, candlelit bars and the hum of a neighbourhood that never quite sleeps — this original watercolour captures the irresistible energy of \u003cb\u003eAsmalı Mescit\u003c\/b\u003e, the beloved bohemian street in Beyoğlu that is one of Istanbul's characterful and atmospheric corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal watercolour, unmounted size 30 x 21cm \/ 12 x 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Istanbul lovers, travellers, city explorers and admirers of the vibrant street culture of modern Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsmalı Mescit — named after its small suspended mosque — winds down from İstiklal Caddesi towards the Galata Tower, lined with meyhanes, wine bars, antique shops and galleries that spill onto the street on warm evenings. It is the kind of street that encapsulates Istanbul's layered, contradictory brilliance — ancient and modern, sacred and profane, all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarnard's loose washes and pen work bring warmth and movement to this much-loved Istanbul address — a perfect gift for those who appreciate something hand crafted and different.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger Barnard","offers":[{"title":"Original","offer_id":53528914264400,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/0380\/5520\/files\/IST-AsmaliMescit.jpg?v=1788263227"},{"product_id":"hasan-aga-camii-istanbul","title":"Hasan Ağa Camii, Istanbul","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Watercolour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quiet moment in the ancient heart of Istanbul — this original watercolour captures the distinctive minaret of \u003cb\u003eHasan Ağa Camii\u003c\/b\u003e, a small and beautifully preserved Ottoman mosque in the Fatih neighbourhood, one of the oldest and most historically layered districts of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal watercolour, unmounted size 30 x 21cm \/ 12 x 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Istanbul lovers, travellers, history enthusiasts and admirers of Ottoman architecture and Byzantine heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis neighbourhood is where history feels tangible in every cobblestone and archway. Hasan Ağa Camii sits within this ancient fabric, a modest yet dignified presence in streets that have witnessed the rise and fall of empires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarnard's loose washes and pen work capture the mosque's serene character against the timeless textures of old Fatih — a perfect gift for those who appreciate something hand crafted and different.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger Barnard","offers":[{"title":"Original","offer_id":53529076728144,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/0380\/5520\/files\/IST-HasanAgaCami.jpg?v=1788265022"},{"product_id":"firuza-ga-camii-istanbul","title":"Çihangir, Istanbul","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Watercolour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking down a bustling \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eÇihangir street past the cafés that cluster beside the elegant green painted \u003cb\u003eFiruz Ağa Camii\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emosque — this original watercolour captures that quintessential Istanbul scene where the sacred and the everyday sit comfortably side by side, in a popular neighbourhood street as the evening draws in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal watercolour, unmounted size 21 x 30cm \/ 8 x 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Istanbul lovers, travellers and those drawn to the intimate, unhurried character of Beyoğlu and Çihangir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiruz Ağa Camii sits in the Çihangir quarter of Beyoğlu, beloved by artists, writers and those who prefer their Istanbul authentic and unpolished. Here, cafés and coffee shops fill and spill onto the street day and night, in a flowing rythmn that has run for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarnard's loose washes and pen work bring warmth and life to this much-loved Istanbul street — a perfect gift for those who appreciate something hand crafted and different.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger Barnard","offers":[{"title":"Original","offer_id":53529191809360,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/0380\/5520\/files\/IST-Cihangir.jpg?v=1788265617"},{"product_id":"moda-pier-istanbul","title":"Moda Pier, Istanbul","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Original Watercolour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green blue sea gently laps along the pier, lush trees sway in the breeze \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e— this is the rhythm of the Asian shore reflected in this original watercolour. \u003cb\u003eModa Pier\u003c\/b\u003e in Kadıköy is one of Istanbul's most cherished waterfront spots, where locals gather to walk, have a coffee and watch the Bosphorus go by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal watercolour, unmounted size 21 x 30cm \/ 8 x 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Istanbul lovers, travellers and admirers of the relaxed, neighbourhood character of Kadıköy and the Asian side of the city\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModa is the genteel waterfront quarter of Kadıköy on Istanbul's Asian shore where its unhurried pace takes you a world away from the Grand Bazaar and towering minarets across the water. 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