Seyyid Osman Efendi

About Artist

Born in Istanbul as the son of Osman Efendi, he initially studied the six scripts under Çengelköylü Hacızâde Mustafa Efendi, a student of Müsta’itzâde Süleyman Efendi, and received his ijazah. To further refine his skills, he continued his education with Hocapaşalı İbrahim Âfîf Efendi, one of the esteemed calligraphers of the Imperial Palace. Demonstrating rapid progress in the Sheikh Hamdullah school, he earned his teacher’s admiration and also had the honor of becoming his son-in-law.

Under his teacher’s guidance, he initially served as one of the scribes of the Mukabele-i Süvârî Office for many years before being transferred to the Sadâret Mektûbî Office. He passed away in the year H. 1220/M. 1805. He was buried near his late father in Karacaahmet cemetery, adjacent to the resting place of Sheikh Hamdullah. His date of death is recorded as 23 Safar (23 May) in the book called the Last Calligraphers, and as 20 Rabiʽ al-Akhir (18 July) in the Ottoman Registry.

Contributions

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  Nesih, Sülüs
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  Nesih, Sülüs

  H. 1199 / M. 1784-1785
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  Nesih, Sülüs
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  Nesih