Arminius Vambery Collection

A Well in the Hyrcanian desert; The Hyrcanian Desert, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
A Well in the Hyrcanian desert; The Hyrcanian Desert, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

A Turkoman; The Hyrcanian Desert, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
A Turkoman; The Hyrcanian Desert, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Falconer, North Persia; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
Falconer, North Persia; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. [Horseman with hooded falcon, dagger and hunting dogs. Note decoration on horses bridle]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Approach to Ispahan; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
Approach to Ispahan; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. [The city of Isfahan in Iran]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Vambery in his Travelling Dress; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
Vambery in his Travelling Dress; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. [Hungarian traveller, author, artist, Turkologist and orientalist Armin Vambery with donkey]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Kurdish Bandits; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
Kurdish Bandits; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

A Persian in Official Costume; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
A Persian in Official Costume; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

View near Ispahan; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
View near Ispahan; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. [Camels and ancient building near the city of Isfahan in Iran]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Chinese Imperial Road, Dzungaria; The newly-conquered Russian Province of Dzungaria, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
Chinese Imperial Road, Dzungaria; The newly-conquered Russian Province of Dzungaria, 1875. [Northwest China]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Travelling across the Desert of Khiva; Superstitions in Central Asia, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
Travelling across the Desert of Khiva; Superstitions in Central Asia, 1875. [The town of Khiva, in what is now Uzbekistan, is bounded by the Karakum and Kyzylkum deserts]

Camel of a Tartar Emigrant; The newly-conquered Russian Province of Dzungaria, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
Camel of a Tartar Emigrant; The newly-conquered Russian Province of Dzungaria, 1875. [Transport in Northwest China]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Professor Vambery
LLM455467 Professor Vambery by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Vambery. Illustration from The Modern Portrait Gallery (Cassell)

Arminius Vambery on his travels (engraving)
2793266 Arminius Vambery on his travels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arminius Vambery on his travels)

Arminius Vambery (engraving)
1044583 Arminius Vambery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arminius Vambery, the Explorer of Central Asia)

Arminio Vambery And His Companions Navigating The Caspian Sea In 1863. Armin Vambery, Arminius Vambery Born Hermann Bamberger, Or Bamberger Armin, 1832 To 1913. Hungarian Orientalist And Traveler

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Arminius Vambery, a renowned explorer and writer, took the world by storm with his captivating tales of adventure. In Falconer, North Persia; A Ramble in Persia, 1875, he skillfully depicted the mesmerizing landscapes that unfolded before him on his journey. Approaching Ispahan was another remarkable experience for Vambery as he immersed himself in the vibrant culture and rich history of Persia. Dressed in his traveling attire, Vambery fearlessly ventured into unknown territories like a true pioneer. His encounters with Kurdish bandits showcased both danger and resilience. Capturing the essence of Persian tradition, he portrayed an official donning traditional attire in A Persian in Official Costume; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Vambery's keen eye for detail is evident when gazing upon View near Ispahan; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. The beauty and grandeur of this scene are brought to life through his artistic lens. However, it wasn't just Persia that fascinated him; he also explored Chinese Imperial Road in Dzungaria - a newly-conquered Russian province. Traversing across the Desert of Khiva exposed Vambery to superstitions deeply rooted within Central Asian cultures. He documented these beliefs meticulously while sharing stories from this mystical land. The Camel of a Tartar Emigrant became symbolic of Vambery's travels through Dzungaria - an emblematic representation of nomadic life amidst changing political landscapes. Beyond being an intrepid traveler and observer, Arminius Vambery was also known as Professor Vambery – an esteemed scholar whose knowledge spanned various disciplines including linguistics and ethnography. Through engravings capturing moments from his journeys or simply depicting him as Arminius Vambery himself – we catch glimpses into the extraordinary life led by this extraordinary man who left indelible imprints on the world of exploration and academia.