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"Journey through Time: Exploring Exotic Charms from the Past to Present" Step into the captivating world of Anna May Wong in Piccadilly (1929

Background imageExotic Collection: Silver-grey Dorking hen

Silver-grey Dorking hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by O.F. Cresswell and first prize winner at Ashford, second prize winner at Birmingham 1872

Background imageExotic Collection: Japanese bantams, black bantams and Pekin bantams

Japanese bantams, black bantams and Pekin bantams. Mrs. Woodcocks Japanese white bantams, first prize at Crystal Palace 1872. E. Cambridges black bantams, cup winner at Bristol 1873. H. B

Background imageExotic Collection: An airy spirit (pen & ink on paper)

An airy spirit (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407571 An airy spirit (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

Background imageExotic Collection: Short haired paphiopedilum orchid, Paphiopedilum ciliolare

Short haired paphiopedilum orchid, Paphiopedilum ciliolare (Cypripedium ciliolare). Endangered. Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1884

Background imageExotic Collection: Fuchsia varieties: Fritz, Mathilde and Juliette

Fuchsia varieties: Fritz, Mathilde and Juliette. Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1883

Background imageExotic Collection: Red leaf palm, Chambeyronia macrocarpa

Red leaf palm, Chambeyronia macrocarpa
Red leaf palm or flamethrower palm tree, Chambeyronia macrocarpa (Kentia luciani). Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1882

Background imageExotic Collection: Poster advertising the Hamburg-Amerika Linie (colour litho)

Poster advertising the Hamburg-Amerika Linie (colour litho)
LEE249087 Poster advertising the Hamburg-Amerika Linie (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: to the Amazon, the Antillies)

Background imageExotic Collection: Professor De Kolta on stage with two women, 1902 (silver gelatin print)

Professor De Kolta on stage with two women, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381375 Professor De Kolta on stage with two women, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageExotic Collection: Queen Artemisia, c. 1609 (pen & ink on paper)

Queen Artemisia, c. 1609 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407510 Queen Artemisia, c.1609 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

Background imageExotic Collection: Eastern Rosella, from The Birds of Australia, First Edition

Eastern Rosella, from The Birds of Australia, First Edition
CH401467 Eastern Rosella, from The Birds of Australia, First Edition, published 1840-69 (hand-coloured litho) by Gould, John (1804-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExotic Collection: Riders on the Beach, 1902 (oil on canvas)

Riders on the Beach, 1902 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4572441 Riders on the Beach, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 72x91 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright

Background imageExotic Collection: 1930's Burlesque Performer

1930's Burlesque Performer
Harry Wentworth

Background imageExotic Collection: New Lamps for Old, 1901. Creator: Joseph Edward Southall

New Lamps for Old, 1901. Creator: Joseph Edward Southall
New Lamps for Old (in frame), 1901. The subject is taken from story of Aladdin in the One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights)

Background imageExotic Collection: White Orchid

White Orchid

Background imageExotic Collection: White orchid, USA

White orchid, USA

Background imageExotic Collection: Promenade, Alameda Garden, Rock of Gibraltar, 1896. Creator: Keystone View Company

Promenade, Alameda Garden, Rock of Gibraltar, 1896. Creator: Keystone View Company
Promenade, Alameda Garden, Rock of Gibraltar, 1896. The Gibraltar Botanic Gardens (or La Alameda Gardens) were commissioned in 1816

Background imageExotic Collection: Pagoda and Village, on the Canal near Canton, China, c1840. Artist: WH Capone

Pagoda and Village, on the Canal near Canton, China, c1840. Artist: WH Capone
Pagoda and Village, on the Canal near Canton, China, c1840

Background imageExotic Collection: Habit of a Young Woman of Otaheite Dancing

Habit of a Young Woman of Otaheite Dancing
Habit of a Young Woman of Otaheite (now Tahiti) Dancing, encountered by Captain James Cook on one of his expeditions. circa 1793

Background imageExotic Collection: Venetian Pools, Coral Gables, Florida, USA

Venetian Pools, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
Swimmers enjoying the Venetian Pools at Coral Gables, just south of Miami, Florida, USA. Date: 1952

Background imageExotic Collection: Comtesse A de Chabrillan at Persian ball, 1912

Comtesse A de Chabrillan at Persian ball, 1912
Comtesse A de Chabrillan, in an exotic costume, at the Thousand and One Nights Persian ball in Paris, May 1912. Date: May 1912

Background imageExotic Collection: Devil Dancers, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Devil Dancers, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Devil Dancers of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with drummers. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageExotic Collection: Zaza, the dog, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)

Zaza, the dog, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
XIR390303 Zaza, the dog, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; (add.info.: Zaza, le chien; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageExotic Collection: FREDERICK O BRIEN (1869-1932). American writer. O Brien on Samoa, 1915

FREDERICK O BRIEN (1869-1932). American writer. O Brien on Samoa, 1915, doing research for his book White Shadows in the South Seas. 1919

Background imageExotic Collection: Exotic dancer / performer - Italy

Exotic dancer / performer - Italy, wearing an extraordinary silk dress with beaded bustier. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageExotic Collection: The Dolly Sisters resting, Paris

The Dolly Sisters resting, Paris
The Dolly Sisters with Maurice Chevalier and Yvonne Valle, resting during a perfomance of Paris en Fleurs, Casino de Paris, Paris, 1925 1925

Background imageExotic Collection: The Dolly Sisters in Paris-New York

The Dolly Sisters in Paris-New York
The Dolly Sisters in a scene from Paris-New York, Paris, 1927 1927

Background imageExotic Collection: Dolly Sisters wearing their Ciro pearl costumes

Dolly Sisters wearing their Ciro pearl costumes
The Dolly Sisters wearing their Ciro pearl in League of Notions, London, 1921 1921

Background imageExotic Collection: The Dolly Sisters in Oh Look

The Dolly Sisters in Oh Look
Sheet music for My Isle of Golden Dreams featuring the Dolly Sisters in Oh Look!, USA, 1918 1918

Background imageExotic Collection: The Dolly Sisters in the Merry Countess

The Dolly Sisters in the Merry Countess
Sheet music for Tango Dance from The Merry Countess, featuring the Dolly Sisters and Martin Brown, USA, 1912 1912

Background imageExotic Collection: Red Chilli

Red Chilli pepper (Capsicum frutescens) used to add a spicy flavour to food. The heat comes from the chemical stimulant capsaicin

Background imageExotic Collection: Chow chow, (canis familiaris), front view

Chow chow, (canis familiaris), front view

Background imageExotic Collection: The Khabanija Fountain, Cairo, 1845 (oil on canvas)

The Khabanija Fountain, Cairo, 1845 (oil on canvas)
XIR162113 The Khabanija Fountain, Cairo, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Tchernezov, Grigory (1802-65); Tver Art Gallery, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageExotic Collection: Picture No. 11073120

Picture No. 11073120
Cat Exotic Shorthair kitten wearing Christmas hat with I love xmas bauble and stars Digtial Manipulation: Hat & bauble PAB added stars Cat Exotic Shorthair kitten wearing Christmas hat with I love

Background imageExotic Collection: Picture No. 11014085

Picture No. 11014085
Cat - Sphynx Date:

Background imageExotic Collection: Picture No. 11014082

Picture No. 11014082
Cat - Sphynx Date:

Background imageExotic Collection: Middle East central part of Turkey in Cappadocia Whirling Dervishes dancing in underground

Middle East central part of Turkey in Cappadocia Whirling Dervishes dancing in underground restaurant

Background imageExotic Collection: Asia, China, Hong

Asia, China, Hong Kong. Yuen Po Street bird market, love birds

Background imageExotic Collection: Woman in exotic shawl

Woman in exotic shawl
Back view of an elegant woman wearing a dazzlingly colourful exotic shawl with long fringing

Background imageExotic Collection: Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris). Brightly coloured adult swimming against a coral

Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris). Brightly coloured adult swimming against a coral background, Cozumel, Mexico
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Background imageExotic Collection: Queen Angelfish (Holocanthus ciliaris). Caribbean. (rr)

Queen Angelfish (Holocanthus ciliaris). Caribbean. (rr)
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageExotic Collection: Buddha statue in the historical park

Buddha statue in the historical park, Old Sukothai / Muang Kao, Sukothai, Thailand, Asia

Background imageExotic Collection: Beach on Anse Volbert

Beach on Anse Volbert, Praslin, Seychelles, Indian Ocean

Background imageExotic Collection: Malaysia. Pangkor Laut Resort

Malaysia. Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageExotic Collection: Longboats moored in creek amid rain forest

Longboats moored in creek amid rain forest, while tourists visit Clearwater Cave, Mulu National Park, Sarawak, island of Borneo, Malaysia

Background imageExotic Collection: Interior detail of Nathmal Ki Havelis

Interior detail of Nathmal Ki Havelis, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Background imageExotic Collection: Trap of carnivorous plant, Sarracenia leucophylla, Kew Gardens, London

Trap of carnivorous plant, Sarracenia leucophylla, Kew Gardens, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageExotic Collection: Close-up of exotic plant, Dominica, Caribbean, West Indies, Central America

Close-up of exotic plant, Dominica, Caribbean, West Indies, Central America

Background imageExotic Collection: A Kabuki Play / Japan / C19

A Kabuki Play / Japan / C19
An actor with a brilliant red wig, and a long flowing gown, dances wildly during a scene from a Kabuki play




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"Journey through Time: Exploring Exotic Charms from the Past to Present" Step into the captivating world of Anna May Wong in Piccadilly (1929), as she mesmerizes audiences with her timeless allure. Marvel at the vintage elegance of a poster advertising Elder Dempster Lines, beckoning adventurers to embark on exotic voyages across distant seas. Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of New York, where The Dolly Sisters captivated audiences with their dazzling performances and undeniable charm. Immerse yourself in the enchanting rhythms and movements of a belly dancer at the Omar Khayyam Club, captured by Arnold Louis Millers' lens in London in the Raw (1964). Witness the grace and beauty of a traditional Cambodian apsara dancer amidst the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel back in time to witness a Select Committee gathering in 1891, painted by Henry Stacy Marks, showcasing an era steeped in refinement and intrigue. Dream about far-off lands as you gaze upon a poster for French railways leading to Morocco – an invitation to explore mysterious landscapes and cultural wonders. Admire nature's intricate artistry through Martin Johnson Heade's masterpiece depicting hummingbirds gracefully fluttering among vibrant passionflowers. Experience serenity from above as you take flight over Tamarina golf course during sunset - an aerial view that captures both tranquility and grandeur simultaneously. Be transported once again into glamorous tableaux featuring The Dolly Sisters alongside their chorus - sparkling diamonds reflecting their radiant personalities. Let your imagination soar as you envision lush Moroccan landscapes depicted on another enticing poster for French railways - an invitation to discover North Africa's hidden treasures. Delight in nature's delicate harmony showcased through Martin Johnson Heade's portrayal of hummingbirds delicately sipping nectar from exquisite passionflowers.