Dellacqua Collection (#2)

Persian man in summer dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)
FLO4722974 Persian man in summer dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa
FLO4722861 Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa. Among the huts, wagons and tents, a huge fire roasts elephant meat

Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa. She wears a robe with beaded belt, necklace and armbands
FLO4722766 Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa. She wears a robe with beaded belt, necklace and armbands. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Head of a male hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722663 Head of a male hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Finns or Finnish people in traditional costume, Finland. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century)
FLO4722157 Finns or Finnish people in traditional costume, Finland. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Sami people or Lapplanders in a tent made of sail and stakes. Seats made of soft reindeer skins and woollen covers
FLO4722103 Sami people or Lapplanders in a tent made of sail and stakes. Seats made of soft reindeer skins and woollen covers

View of Bad Segeberg with the Castle of Segeberg, circa 1808, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
FLO4722008 View of Bad Segeberg with the Castle of Segeberg, circa 1808, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Illustration From Leopold von Buch (1774-1853) Travels through Norway, and Lapland, 1813

Ali Pasha of Ioannina (Ali Pasha of Janina or Tepelena), Muslim Albanian ruler of western Rumelia
FLO4722002 Ali Pasha of Ioannina (Ali Pasha of Janina or Tepelena), Muslim Albanian ruler of western Rumelia, the Lion of Yannina (1740-1822)

Man and woman of Albania. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More
FLO4721998 Man and woman of Albania. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Albanian soldier with dagger in waistband, heavy cloak, cap and boots. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville
FLO4721964 Albanian soldier with dagger in waistband, heavy cloak, cap and boots. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More

Woman of Argo 1 and Mycene (Mycenae) 2, the Peloponnese, Greece. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838)
FLO4721901 Woman of Argo 1 and Mycene (Mycenae) 2, the Peloponnese, Greece. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More

Man and woman of the Morea Eyelet, the Peloponnese, Greece. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838)
FLO4721848 Man and woman of the Morea Eyelet, the Peloponnese, Greece. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire

Sacred place called Meroua (Al-Marwah) formed by three great walls in a street in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
FLO4721797 Sacred place called Meroua (Al-Marwah) formed by three great walls in a street in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus

Hursid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822), Ottoman general and governor of the Morea Eyalet (the Peloponnese)
FLO4721791 Hursid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822), Ottoman general and governor of the Morea Eyalet (the Peloponnese). Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More

Ancient monument in the seraglio of the Grand Seignior at Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey)
FLO4721757 Ancient monument in the seraglio of the Grand Seignior at Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey). Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia

Jaguarundi, Puma yagouaroundi, and grey-headed tayra, (Tayra ou Martre a tete grise) Eira barbara
FLO4721700 Jaguarundi, Puma yagouaroundi, and grey-headed tayra, (Tayra ou Martre a tete grise) Eira barbara. From Felix de Azara's Voyages in America Meridionale

Jaguar or yaguarete, Panthera onca. From Felix de Azara's Voyages in America Meridionale
FLO4721670 Jaguar or yaguarete, Panthera onca. From Felix de Azara's Voyages in America Meridionale. Copperplate engraving by dell'Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista

Castle or Alcazaba, Tangier, Morocco. Illustration by Michallon from (Domingo Badia y Leblich)
FLO4723208 Castle or Alcazaba, Tangier, Morocco. Illustration by Michallon from (Domingo Badia y Leblich, 1767-1818) Ali Bey el Abbassi's Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia

Kalmyk (kalmouk) man and woman in traditional costume. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811)
FLO4723077 Kalmyk (kalmouk) man and woman in traditional costume. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811), in Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Villa of the Shah of Persia, Qajar Dynasty. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)
FLO4723065 Villa of the Shah of Persia, Qajar Dynasty. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Fath Ali Shah, second Qajar (Qadjar) emperor or Shah of Iran (1772-1832). Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier
FLO4723035 Fath Ali Shah, second Qajar (Qadjar) emperor or Shah of Iran (1772-1832). Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

California thrasher, Toxostoma redivivum. (Promerops of California). Illustration by Jean Louis Prevost From Jean
FLO4722391 California thrasher, Toxostoma redivivum. (Promerops of California). Illustration by Jean Louis Prevost From Jean Francois de Galaup, Earl of La Perouse (1741-1788) Journal

Shamarpa, Regent of TiBet, brother of the Panchen Lama, Lobsang Palden Yeshe
FLO4722352 Shamarpa, Regent of TiBet, brother of the Panchen Lama, Lobsang Palden Yeshe. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)

Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Heere (Verloore Valley, northwest of Piketberg), Western Cape, South Africa
FLO4722694 Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Heere (Verloore Valley, northwest of Piketberg), Western Cape, South Africa

Female hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722679 Female hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Mandinka (Mandingo, Mandingo) man and woman of West Africa. From Mungo Park (1771 -1806)
FLO4722631 Mandinka (Mandingo, Mandingo) man and woman of West Africa. From Mungo Park (1771 -1806) Travels in the Interior of Africa

The Tomb of Charles Clerke (1741-1779) - View of Captain Clerke's tomb at St. Peter and St
FLO4722557 The Tomb of Charles Clerke (1741-1779) - View of Captain Clerke's tomb at St. Peter and St. Paul's (Petropavlosk-Kamchatsky), Kamchatka

View of the peak and Shilka and tents of the Tungusic (Toungouze, Toungouse) people
FLO4722544 View of the peak and Shilka and tents of the Tungusic (Toungouze, Toungouse) people. The explorer Billings rides a reindeer

View of the Koryak village of St Peter and St. Paul (Petropavlosk-Kamchatsky), Kamtschatka
FLO4722422 View of the Koryak village of St Peter and St. Paul (Petropavlosk-Kamchatsky), Kamtschatka. Volcano erupting in the background

Costumes of the people of Manila, Philippines. Man and woman in striped bandana and shawl
FLO4722400 Costumes of the people of Manila, Philippines. Man and woman in striped bandana and shawl. Illustration by Gaspard Duche de Vancy From Jean Francois de Galaup

Persian woman in dance costume. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)
FLO4722983 Persian woman in dance costume. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Buxa Duar, Bhutan (Buxa Douar, Bouthan). Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)
FLO4722286 Buxa Duar, Bhutan (Buxa Douar, Bouthan). Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802) Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet 1800

The palace of Tsarskoye Selo (Tsar's Village) near St. Petersburg, showing the gates and park
FLO4722217 The palace of Tsarskoye Selo (Tsar's Village) near St. Petersburg, showing the gates and park. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway

Pompey's Pillar 1, and the obelisk of Cleopatra 2. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco
FLO4721766 Pompey's Pillar 1, and the obelisk of Cleopatra 2. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Costumes of the common native people of Concepcion, Chile. The man in a poncho and hat
FLO4722061 Costumes of the common native people of Concepcion, Chile. The man in a poncho and hat, the woman in shawl and skirt with petticoats

View of the town of Alta, Finnmark county, Norway. Illustration From Leopold von Buch (1774-1853)
FLO4722057 View of the town of Alta, Finnmark county, Norway. Illustration From Leopold von Buch (1774-1853) Travels through Norway, and Lapland, 1813

Fishing boats in Vaage, Norway. In February and March, 300 boats manned by 20, 000 fishermen assemble here
FLO4722047 Fishing boats in Vaage, Norway. In February and March, 300 boats manned by 20, 000 fishermen assemble here. Illustration From Leopold von Buch (1774-1853) Travels through Norway

Ancient Tatar tomb of a Khan in Kasimov (Kassimov) on the Oka River (Ryazan Oblast, Russia)
FLO4723064 Ancient Tatar tomb of a Khan in Kasimov (Kassimov) on the Oka River (Ryazan Oblast, Russia). Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)

Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Great Fish River (Groote Visrivier), South Africa
FLO4722915 Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Great Fish River (Groote Visrivier), South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Mausoleum of Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama (tashi lama or panchen erdeni), Lobsang Palden Yeshe
FLO4722348 Mausoleum of Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama (tashi lama or panchen erdeni), Lobsang Palden Yeshe. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)

Castle and bridge in Wandipoor, Bhutan, Andipour, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel
FLO4722319 Castle and bridge in Wandipoor, Bhutan, Andipour, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)

The gate of Cairo called Beb el Fath. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi (Domingo Badia y Leblich)
FLO4723290 The gate of Cairo called Beb el Fath. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi (Domingo Badia y Leblich, 1767-1818) from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey

View of the ruins of the Queen's Palace near the Monastery of Saint Chrysostom, Morocco
FLO4723248 View of the ruins of the Queen's Palace near the Monastery of Saint Chrysostom, Morocco. Illustration by Michallon from (Domingo Badia y Leblich)

Wild horse of Siberia, or Yakutian horse. Equus ferus caballus. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811)
FLO4723183 Wild horse of Siberia, or Yakutian horse. Equus ferus caballus. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811), in Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Figures of divinities in the Kalmyk (kalmouk) religion: Maidarin, Amitabha and Shakyamuni
FLO4723149 Figures of divinities in the Kalmyk (kalmouk) religion: Maidarin, Amitabha and Shakyamuni. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811)

Labantsiksa, shaman of the Khorintzi Buryats people of Siberia. She wears a helmet with antlers
FLO4723139 Labantsiksa, shaman of the Khorintzi Buryats people of Siberia. She wears a helmet with antlers, leather dress decorated with bells, a cape with three entwined serpents

Sugpiaq (Pacific Yupik) or Alutiiq man of Kodiak Island, Alaska. His earlobes and chin pierced with beads
FLO4722587 Sugpiaq (Pacific Yupik) or Alutiiq man of Kodiak Island, Alaska. His earlobes and chin pierced with beads, his face tattooed

Chinese infantry soldier or " tiger of war" in striped uniform with ears on his cap
FLO4722521 Chinese infantry soldier or " tiger of war" in striped uniform with ears on his cap, holding scimitar and wicker shield. Illustration by William Alexander

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"Dellacqua: A Glimpse into Diverse Cultures and Traditions" Step into the enchanting world of Dellacqua, where the Mani or Maina peninsula in Greece reveals its captivating secrets. Witness the regal ambiance of King Alis tent at Benowm, located in the Kingdom of Ludamar, transporting you to a bygone era. Journey further east to Saygachi near Khakas or Khakass shamans, who possess ancient wisdom and mysticism that will leave you spellbound. Marvel at the delicate beauty of a silky anteater and black tamandua as they gracefully navigate their natural habitat. Experience an adventure on Easter Island (Rapa Nui) aboard an outrigger canoe, immersing yourself in Polynesian culture and history. Stand before The Bronze Horseman statue honoring Peter the Great, symbolizing his indomitable spirit and leadership. Delve into Tibetan spirituality as Lieutenant Samuel Davis illustrates Dwelling of Tessaling Lama with Kugopea religious edifice from Captain Samuel Turner's Account of an Embassy to the Court of Teshoo Lama in Tibet 1800. Admire Kyrgyz women adorned in traditional costumes that exude elegance and grace. Witness the vibrant traditions upheld by Women of Mordvin Erzya people; their colorful attire reflects their rich cultural heritage. Uncover Mohammad Karim Khan Zand's legacy as he founded a dynasty that shaped Persian history. Lastly, encounter Mandinka (Mandingo) man and woman from West Africa whose resilience echoes through generations. Be captivated by Mani and woman from Morea Eyalet in Greece - proud bearers of Greek identity rooted deep within their hearts. Dellacqua beckons you to explore these diverse cultures united under one sky – each offering a unique tapestry woven with stories waiting to be discovered.