Bedouin Collection (#3)

The Bedouin & his camels
Elizabeth Cowle

Bedouins pre-1900

Bedouin Man - Palestine. Date: circa 1920s

The Bedouins
This sketch portrays a Bedouin woman with her child, she is sat with her chin resting on her hand in a tone of boredom, they originate historically from a nomadic Arab tribe. Date: circa 1923

The dance of the Bedouin sabers in the desert, 1901 (print)
AIS5346829 The dance of the Bedouin sabers in the desert, 1901 (print) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1942); (add.info.: Georges Bertin Scott (1873-1942) known as Scott de Plagnolles); © Iberfoto

Moon coffee
Vadim Kulinsky

Bedouin children on a camel, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
2920877 Bedouin children on a camel, c.1910 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

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Cairo, an Arab at Dusk before the Pyramids, 1858 (w/c on paper)
DRE144473 Cairo, an Arab at Dusk before the Pyramids, 1858 (w/c on paper) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 35x25 cm; Private Collection; © Dreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK

DDE-90025172
Jordan, Wadi Rum, desert landscape Date: 17/11/2007

DDE-90025168
Jordan, Wadi Rum, Rum village, camels Date: 17/11/2007

DDE-90025166
Jordan, Wadi Rum, desert road to the village of Rum Date: 17/11/2007

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Jordan, Petra. Bedouin camel caravan rests along Street of Facades. Date: 20/05/2006

The Camp, Oil Painting on Canvas by Eugene Girardet (1853-1907), encampment of a group of Arab travelers (Bedouins)
YOU4419376 The Camp, Oil Painting on Canvas by Eugene Girardet (1853-1907), encampment of a group of Arab travelers (Bedouins) in a landscape of dunes. Dim. 50x60 cm

Nomadic Bedouin or Bedu man of Kordofan (Sudan) in hooded burnous, carrying a musket and square case
6339055 Nomadic Bedouin or Bedu man of Kordofan (Sudan) in hooded burnous, carrying a musket and square case by H.H. (19th century); (add.info)

Study of Two Bedouins, 1905 / 6. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Study of Two Bedouins, 1905/6

On the Banks of the Nile (oil on canvas)
417276 On the Banks of the Nile (oil on canvas) by Goodall, Frederick (1822-1904); 37x67.5 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

An Arab Encampment, 1878 (oil on canvas)
402799 An Arab Encampment, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Berchere, Narcisse (1819-91); 55x95 cm; Private Collection

Arab bedouins, panthere skins and sheep wool merchants, en route to the march of Baghdad
LSE4326251 Arab bedouins, panthere skins and sheep wool merchants, en route to the march of Baghdad (Iraq). Engravure pour illustrrer le voyage dans la Babylon, en 1866, by Guillaume Lejean

Bedouin Encampment Before the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, 1867 (pencil
1197496 Bedouin Encampment Before the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, 1867 (pencil, w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Vacher, Charles (1818-83); 69.8x129.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vacher)

The Bedouin Boy, 1851 (oil on canvas)
474830 The Bedouin Boy, 1851 (oil on canvas) by German School, (19th century); 142.8x109.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

A Bedouin Chieftain, 1846 (oil on canvas)
outdoor, nineteenth century, headscarf, pistol, time of day, suspicious, godfried guffens, oil on canvas, oil painting, brown hair, looking away, brunette, one man only, man, men, aversion

A Bedouin of the Arabian desert (engraving)
3655611 A Bedouin of the Arabian desert (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bedouin of the Arabian desert)

The Last Messenger from Gordon (engraving)
1044751 The Last Messenger from Gordon (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Messenger from Gordon)

Bedawin robbers (engraving)
971387 Bedawin robbers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bedawin robbers. Illustration for The Life of Christ by F W Farrar (Cassell)

Zareefa, Bedouin (b / w photo)
984364 Zareefa, Bedouin (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zareefa, Bedouin)

The houses of the rich and poor man, Dives and Lazarus (engraving)
2774938 The houses of the rich and poor man, Dives and Lazarus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The houses of the rich and poor man, Dives and Lazarus)

Sinai - group of Bedouin at the Convent of St Katherine, Catherine
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - group of Bedouin at the Convent of St Katherine, Catherine

1880s Egypt - Bedouin woman and children

c. 1890 North Africa Egypt - Bedouin man by JP Sebah
c.1890 North Africa Egypt - Bedouin man by JP Sebah

c, 1900 Holy Land Palestine Israel - Bedouin musician

Bedouin chief east of the River Jordan, Palestine Holy Land
Vintage early 20th century photograph - Bedouin chief from east of the River Jordan, Palestine Holy Land

Historical views of Arabia. Arab performer with goat balancing on blocks 64, view of the Greek convent at Mount Sinai 65, and Muslim pilgrims on the Hajj at Mecca 66

"A Bedoueen Family in Wady Mousa, Syrian Desert", 1859 (w / c)
BON77202 " A Bedoueen Family in Wady Mousa, Syrian Desert", 1859 (w/c) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 50.1x34.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; German, out of copyright

A Start for the Desert, 1858 (w / c on paper)
DRE144457 A Start for the Desert, 1858 (w/c on paper) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 12x35 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK; German, out of copyright

The artist at work in Upper Egypt, from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Egypte
TRV227743 The artist at work in Upper Egypt, from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Egypte engraved by Coiny, 1802 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Denon

A Bedouin Arab (oil on canvas)
1764671 A Bedouin Arab (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bedouin Arab. John Singer Sargent (1856-1925)

Bedouins on Route, (oil on canvas)
989482 Bedouins on Route, (oil on canvas) by Schreyer, Adolf (1828-99); 80x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bedouins on Route. Adolf Schreyer (1828-1899). Oil on canvas

Moabiton types, a Bedouin (b / w photo)
5214711 Moabiton types, a Bedouin (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moabiton types, a Bedouin)

Types of Syria, Bedouin women (b / w photo)
5214665 Types of Syria, Bedouin women (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of Syria, Bedouin women)

The Bedouin Dancer, (oil on canvas)
827387 The Bedouin Dancer, (oil on canvas) by Pilny, Otto (1866-1936); 80.6x120.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bedouin Dancer. Otto Pilny (1866-1936). Oil on canvas

A Bedouin (photo)
6025367 A Bedouin (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bedouin. Illustration for The Outline of the World To-Day edited by Sir Harry Johnston)

Victorian scrap, Bedouin Arab. circa 1890

Woman from Cairo - Veiled Date: circa 1908

A Night Encampment before the Sphinx (w / c on paper)
DRE144434 A Night Encampment before the Sphinx (w/c on paper) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 25x17.5 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK; German

In the Mountains, 1870s (oil on canvas)
BOO183487 In the Mountains, 1870s (oil on canvas) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Approach to Petra, an Ancient Watchtower commanding the Valley of El Ghor
STC87207 Approach to Petra, an Ancient Watchtower commanding the Valley of El Ghor, February 5th 1839, plate 93 from Volume III of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) pub

Bedouin women drawing water, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446252 Bedouin women drawing water, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; (add.info.: photochrome print made by the Photochrom Co)

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Bedouin Culture: From Veiled Egyptian Women in Cairo to the Vast Sahara Desert" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Bedouin, a nomadic Arab community that has left an indelible mark on history and culture. In bustling Cairo, veiled Egyptian women gracefully navigate through ancient streets, embodying centuries-old traditions. Venturing into the heart of the Sahara Desert, a Bedouin guide perches atop his camel, overlooking the majestic Pyramids of Giza – an awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site that stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Transporting us back in time is "Evening Prayer in the Sahara, " an exquisite oil painting from 1863 that captures both serenity and spirituality amidst endless dunes. This artwork serves as a window into daily life for these resilient desert dwellers. Meet Sheik Ajil al-Yawer of Shammar, whose leadership exemplifies Bedouin strength and wisdom. His influence extends far beyond borders, shaping communities across vast regions like Iraq and Kuwait during times of political tension such as 1961's Iraq threat to Kuwait. Journey further along coastal landscapes near the Black Sea coast with an enchanting illustration depicting a traditional Bedouin tent. Its presence symbolizes resilience against nature's whims while providing shelter for those who call it home. A hand-painted sign displaying travel time to Timbuktu reminds us of their nomadic spirit – traversing immense distances with determination and endurance. It takes 52 days to reach this legendary Malian city; each step revealing new adventures along treacherous terrains. From above, witness breathtaking aerial views of Jordan Rift Valley and Jordan River – vital lifelines sustaining both nature and communities alike. The bedrock on which countless generations have thrived echoes with stories whispered by passing winds. In Egypt's deserts lies another mesmerizing scene: Bedouins and their loyal camels navigating the vast expanse.