In Ottoman poetry and Islamic tradition, the rose holds a place unlike any other flower.
It is the symbol of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him — his radiance, his fragrance, the warmth of his presence. When a rosebud unfolds, it is said to echo his smile. For centuries, Ottoman artists and poets turned to the rose not as decoration, but as devotion — a way of expressing what words alone could not carry.
This original painting by Aysel Toprak continues that tradition in a contemporary form. Delicate watercolor florals — roses, petals, leaves in soft and luminous hues — are enriched with genuine 24K gold leaf accents applied by hand. The composition draws from the Ottoman Rococo tradition, a style that the late Ottoman Empire embraced and made entirely its own, weaving European elegance into the visual language of Islamic art.
The ornate oval Baroque frame — in a soft, distressed ivory finish — completes the piece with the quiet grandeur it deserves. Three distinct compositions are available (Design A, B, and C), each one a unique original that will not be reproduced.
Each piece is hand-signed by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
🎨 Artwork Details:
— Original, one-of-a-kind painting — no reproductions
— Medium: watercolor with genuine 24K gold leaf accents
— Style: Ottoman Rococo floral
— Subject: roses as symbol of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.v.)
— Available in 3 designs: A, B, and C — each unique
— Frame size: approx. 25 cm x 18 cm (9.8 x 7 inches)
— Artist: Aysel Toprak, 30+ years of classical Ottoman art
— Hand-signed by the artist
— Comes with certificate of authenticity
🖼 Framing & Display:
— Comes ready to hang in an ornate oval Baroque-style frame
— Distressed ivory/cream finish with gold accents
— Easel stand included for tabletop display option
— Ready to display immediately upon arrival
📦 Shipping & Packaging:
— Ships from Philadelphia, PA within 3–5 business days
— Carefully packaged to protect the frame and original artwork
— Tracking number provided for every order
— Currently ships within the United States. For international inquiries, please message us before purchasing
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