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Dellacqua Collection (#4)

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Background imageDellacqua Collection: The yak (yack) of Tartary, Bos grunniens, painted by George Stubbs

The yak (yack) of Tartary, Bos grunniens, painted by George Stubbs. From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)
FLO4722328 The yak (yack) of Tartary, Bos grunniens, painted by George Stubbs. From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802) Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet 1800

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Sami man or Lapplander in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer on ice, and another man on skis

Sami man or Lapplander in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer on ice, and another man on skis
FLO4722081 Sami man or Lapplander in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer on ice, and another man on skis. Illustration From Leopold von Buch (1774-1853) Travels through Norway, and Lapland, 1813

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Outrigger canoe of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Illustration by Blondela From Jean Francois de Galaup

Outrigger canoe of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Illustration by Blondela From Jean Francois de Galaup
FLO4722447 Outrigger canoe of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Illustration by Blondela From Jean Francois de Galaup, Count of La Perouse (1741-1788) Journal

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Gyeung, mother of the new Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama (tashi lama or panchen erdeni)

Gyeung, mother of the new Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama (tashi lama or panchen erdeni), Palden Tenpai Nyima
FLO4722369 Gyeung, mother of the new Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama (tashi lama or panchen erdeni), Palden Tenpai Nyima. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Head of a San (Housouana) woman of South Africa, with beads in her hair, earrings and necklaces

Head of a San (Housouana) woman of South Africa, with beads in her hair, earrings and necklaces
FLO4722788 Head of a San (Housouana) woman of South Africa, with beads in her hair, earrings and necklaces. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Calogero, Italo-Greek hermit monk, from Mt. Athos. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville

Calogero, Italo-Greek hermit monk, from Mt. Athos. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838)
FLO4721854 Calogero, Italo-Greek hermit monk, from Mt. Athos. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Guarani people of Paraguay. They wear cotton skirts and hats with nets to hold harvested corn

Guarani people of Paraguay. They wear cotton skirts and hats with nets to hold harvested corn and fruit
FLO4721728 Guarani people of Paraguay. They wear cotton skirts and hats with nets to hold harvested corn and fruit. From Felix de Azara's Voyages in America Meridionale

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Kyrgyz women in traditional costume

Kyrgyz women in traditional costume. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Women of the Mordvin Moksha people in traditional costume

Women of the Mordvin Moksha people in traditional costume of embroidered skirts and many accessories. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Women of the Mordvin Erzya people in traditional

Women of the Mordvin Erzya people in traditional costume. Mordovia. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Mohammad Karim Khan Zand or Karim Han, founder

Mohammad Karim Khan Zand or Karim Han, founder of the Zand Dynasty, 1705-1779. Illustration from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Mandinka (Mandingo) man and woman of West Africa

Mandinka (Mandingo) man and woman of West Africa. From Mungo Parks Travels in the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Chukchi woman with tattoos on her cheek, chin

Chukchi woman with tattoos on her cheek, chin and arm, and ear piercings. (Chukotka region, Russia). From Joseph Billings

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Tatars or Tartars in traditional costume

Tatars or Tartars in traditional costume. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Man and woman of the Morea Eyalet, the Peloponnese, Greece

Man and woman of the Morea Eyalet, the Peloponnese, Greece. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Hursid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822), Ottoman governor

Hursid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822), Ottoman governor
Hursid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822), Ottoman general and governor of the Morea Eyalet (the Peloponnese). Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Dwelling of Tessaling Lama with the religious edifice called Kugopea

Dwelling of Tessaling Lama with the religious edifice called Kugopea. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From
FLO4722358 Dwelling of Tessaling Lama with the religious edifice called Kugopea. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Casey Dellacqua

Casey Dellacqua Australia Wimbledon Championship 2008 Wimbledon, London, England 27 June 2008 Date: 27 June 2008

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Fountain of Moses, Piazza San Bernardo, Rome (fresco)

Fountain of Moses, Piazza San Bernardo, Rome (fresco)
828657 Fountain of Moses, Piazza San Bernardo, Rome (fresco) by Italian School, (16th century); Sistine Hall, Vatican Library

Background imageDellacqua Collection: View of Mount Carmel taken from St. Jean d Acre, Palestine

View of Mount Carmel taken from St. Jean d Acre, Palestine. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Background imageDellacqua Collection: The gate of Cairo called Beb el Fath

The gate of Cairo called Beb el Fath. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Background imageDellacqua Collection: House constructed in a rock at Old Paphos

House constructed in a rock at Old Paphos 1, and catacomb at Paphos, Cyprus 2. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey

Background imageDellacqua Collection: A fountain among the mountains of Paphos, Cyprus

A fountain among the mountains of Paphos, Cyprus. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Background imageDellacqua Collection: View of the ancient temple at Amathus, Cyprus

View of the ancient temple at Amathus, Cyprus. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Background imageDellacqua Collection: View of the ruins of the Queens Palace, Morocco

View of the ruins of the Queens Palace, Morocco
View of the ruins of the Queens Palace near the Monsastery of Saint Chrysostom, Morocco. Illustration by Michallon from Ali Bey el Abbassis Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia

Background imageDellacqua Collection: A Moroccan cavalry soldier and Ali Bey

A Moroccan cavalry soldier and Ali Bey
A Moroccan soldier on horseback attacking an enemy a, and Ali Bey traveling on horseback b. Illustration by Michallon from Ali Bey el Abbassis Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia

Background imageDellacqua Collection: View of Morocco and the cordillera of the Atlas mountains

View of Morocco and the cordillera of the Atlas mountains. Illustration by Michallon from Ali Bey el Abbassis Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Castle or Alcazaba, Tangier, Morocco

Castle or Alcazaba, Tangier, Morocco. Illustration by Michallon from Ali Bey el Abbassis Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Wild horse of Siberia, or Yakutian horse

Wild horse of Siberia, or Yakutian horse. Equus ferus caballus. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Figures of divinities in the Kalmyk religion

Figures of divinities in the Kalmyk religion: Maidarin, Amitabha and Shakyamuni. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Labantsiksa, shaman of the Khorintzi Buryats

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

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Man and woman of the Nenets or Samoyeds people

Man and woman of the Nenets or Samoyeds people. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Kalmyks in traditional costume

Kalmyks in traditional costume
Kalmyk man and woman in traditional costume. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Ancient Tatar tomb of a Khan in Kasimov

Ancient Tatar tomb of a Khan in Kasimov on the Oka River (Ryazan Oblast, Russia). Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Villa of the Shah of Persia, Qajar Dynasty

Villa of the Shah of Persia, Qajar Dynasty. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital

Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Fath Ali Chah, second Qajar emperor or Shah

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

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Portrait of Shah Mohammad Ali Han of Persia, 1760-1779

Portrait of Shah Mohammad Ali Han of Persia, 1760-1779. Illustration from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Portrait of Nadir Shah of Persia, 1698-1747

Portrait of Nadir Shah of Persia, 1698-1747. Illustration from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Persian woman in dance costume

Persian woman in dance costume. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Persian woman in city dress

Persian woman in city dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Persian man in summer dress

Persian man in summer dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Reilefs from the momument of Taq-e Bostan

Reilefs from the momument of Taq-e Bostan on the outskirts of Kermanshah, Persia. The king hunting elephant, deer and boar 2, and the coronation of Shah Khosrau II, 1

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Kurdish man with shield and club

Kurdish man with shield and club. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Woman of Baghdad in everyday dress

Woman of Baghdad in everyday dress of botanical-print robes, harem pants and sandals. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Woman of Baghdad in formal dress

Woman of Baghdad in formal dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Francois Le Vaillants camp at Great Fish

Francois Le Vaillants camp at Great Fish River (Groote Visrivier), South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Francois Le Vaillants camp at Poort after

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




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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.