Arab Collection (page 2)

ILN cover - Kuwait and its ruler, 1961
Front cover of The Illustrated London News featuring the ruler of Kuwait, H. H. Sheikh Sir Abdullah As-Salim As-Sabah with telegrams of support from Kuwaiti citizens

In the oasis of Ghadames, UNESCO world heritage, Libya

Mideastern shepherd
Shepherd carrying a lamb in the Middle East. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dubai - Burj Khalifa, the highest building in the world, United Arab Emirates

UAE, Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Hotel fountains and Etihad Towers, dusk

Abd-ar-Rahman III (889- 961). Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus. Abd-ar-Rahman III and his court (1885) by Dionisio Baixeras Verdaguer (1862-1943) depicting the Caliphs reception of the monk John Gorze

Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan of the Naim tribe of Oman. Date: 1953

Fabulous Arab Doorway - Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
An absolutely fabulous Arab Doorway in the port town of Sidi Bou Said Tunisia, with a pair of knockers for the main decorated wooden doors (for ease of knocking when on a camel or on horseback)

At the Guildhall, London; Lord Allenby, Emir Faisal, Mr Lloyd George and Lady Allenby. 7 October 1919

View of Mount Carmel, Israel. Date: early 20th century

Iran, Teheran - Nayrouz (The New Year Festival) - an event which was Coptic and originated in Egypt. Ignorant of the Egyptian language for the most part

Crowds at the Chicago worlds fair at night
Columbian Exposition visitors strolling along the midway at night, Chicago 1893. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

People of Lebanon
Maronite of Lebanon (left), armed Zeibek, and Christian Lebanese woman. Antique hand-colored print

Tours to Mesopotamia (Iraq) with Thomas Cook & Son
Cover illustration for Tours to Mesopotamia (Iraq) under the management of Thomas Cook & Son Ltd, showing a group of three men brewing mint tea in a Middle Eastern street scene

Buridans Ass / Arab Myth
Buridans Ass

Tourists and touts at the Shepherds Hotel, Cairo, Egypt
An international gathering of tourists and touts outside the Shepherds Hotel in Cairo, Egypt

The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel)
989236 The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 55x41.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chess Game. Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1896

Stages of the pearl fishery industry in the Persian Gulf. Date: 1902

Syria, Homs Governate, Palmyra. Funerary Temple and Arab Citadel

Praying before a sphinx, Cairo, Egypt, c1920s. Plate taken From In the Land of the Pharaohs, published by Lehnert & Landrock (Cairo)

Arab dhow, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa
Arab dhow at the coast, Mombasa harbour, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1940s

Sheik Ajil al-Yawer of Shammar, head of a large Bedouin Arab tribe in Iraq. Date: circa 1920

Pearl fishing in the Persian Gulf
The Pearl Fishery in the Persian Gulf. Sidi-Arab diver with pince-nez. The Mosquito Fleet at anchor. The divers at work below. Apparatus used by the divers. Date: 1881

Zanzibar - Tanzania - Large Ivory Tusks Date: circa 1910s

GMDE2A-00032
Baghdad straddling the Tigris River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sir Richard Burton en route to Mecca, 1850s
British explorer Richard Burton disguised as a Muslim pilgrim in Arabia. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

MOROCCO, Marrakesh Colourful Moroccan glassware in the souqs of Marrakesh

Poster advertising the Tomb of Nefertiti, Luxor, Egypt Date: circa 1950s

The Palace Guard, 1892 (oil on canvas)
989239 The Palace Guard, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 132.4x83.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace Guard. Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935). Oil on canvas

Poster advertising the Baron Hotel in Aleppo, c. 1920 (colour litho)
619816 Poster advertising the Baron Hotel in Aleppo, c.1920 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Caravan
WH48854 The Caravan by Goodall, Frederick (1822-1904); Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Absaloms Pillar in the Valley of Jehoshaphat, 1839 (lithograph)
1166042 Absaloms Pillar in the Valley of Jehoshaphat, 1839 (lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Roberts RA (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter

Cafe at Biskra, Algeria, 1884. Creator: Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Cafe at Biskra, Algeria, 1884

UAE, Dubai, Dubai Marina, elevated view of the marina, dusk

In the Desert (oil on panel)
WLT207132 In the Desert (oil on panel) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 21x26.8 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; French, out of copyright

Cathedral of Palermo at sunrise Europe, Italy, Sicily region, Palermo district

Evening Prayer in the Sahara, 1863 (oil on canvas)
XIR78298 Evening Prayer in the Sahara, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Guillaumet, Gustave (1840-87); 137x285 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Priere du Soir dans le Sahara; ); French

Arabic Countries, food, arabic biscuits, traditional

Bedouins and camels in the desert, Egypt
A group of bedouins and their camels in the desert, Egypt. Date: early 20th century

Narrow street in Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia, WW1
A narrow street in Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia (now Iraq), during the First World War. Date: circa 1915-1918

Moroccan Man with a piercing gaze
Moroccan Man (Arab) wearing a white turban and sporting a particularly piercing gaze and very nicely trimmed goatee beard. Date: circa 1909

Egyptian palm tree, 16th century artwork. The fruits of this palm tree are being harvested. The palm tree most commonly cultivated in this way is the date palm tree, which has sweet edible fruit

Biplane with crew and arabs in the desert, Iraq
A biplane in the desert with crew and arabs, somewhere in Iraq

Tunisia - Arab Bazaar
Tunisia - an Arab dealer sitting in his shop, surrounded by his wares (pretty much everything you can imagine) including drapes, rugs, pots, a stuffed baby crocodile, swords, guns

Poster advertising Casablanca
Poster for the PLM, advertising Casablanca, Morocco

Boys Club, fancy dress, February 1931
Seven boys from a Boys Club in wonderful fancy dress costume. Characters include, a News of the World paperboy, an Arab, a housewife

Polo player
An Arab polo pony, named Ali Baba, with rider Audrey Haines

Lord Roberts 1900
FREDERICK SLEIGH 1st EARL ROBERTS British soldier riding his arab charger, Volonel, which he rode to Kandahar in 1879 during the Afghan conflict

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Arab Culture: From Ancient Empires to Modern Times" Arab Girl Dancing: Celebrating the vibrant traditions and captivating rhythms that have been passed down through generations. Orteliuss map of Ottoman Empire, 1570: Tracing the historical boundaries and influence of one of the most powerful empires in history. T E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) with camels: Immersed in the mystique and allure of Arabian deserts, where tales of bravery and adventure were born. Poster for French railways to Morocco: Reflecting the interconnectedness between nations, bridging cultures through travel and exploration. Map of Palestine, 1588: Unveiling a land steeped in ancient heritage, where diverse communities coexisted harmoniously for centuries. Ancient Arabic Alphabet: A testament to linguistic ingenuity, this script has shaped countless literary masterpieces throughout history. Palestinian women in Jerusalem, 1800s: Portraying resilience amidst adversity as these women played pivotal roles within their communities during challenging times. Arab empire, mid-700s: Witnessing an era when knowledge flourished across vast territories under enlightened rulers who fostered intellectual growth. Pyramids along the Nile: Standing tall as a symbol not only of Egypt's grandeur but also highlighting contributions made by Arab architects throughout time. The Surrender of Granada in 1492 (oil on canvas): Capturing a significant moment when Islamic rule came to an end on Iberian soil but left indelible imprints on art and culture forevermore. Copy made in Cairo in 1456 - world map prepared by Muhammad al-Idrisi .