Iran Collection (#9)

The Allahverdi Khan Bridge, popularly known as Si-o-se-pol, Isfahan, Iran, seen here in the 19th century
6428107 The Allahverdi Khan Bridge, popularly known as Si-o-se-pol, Isfahan, Iran, seen here in the 19th century, From Monuments de Tous les Peuples, published 1843.; Photo © Ken Welsh

Antique Persian rug photographed on glass plate using early Uvachrome 3 color process, c.1920 (photo)
8772218 Antique Persian rug photographed on glass plate using early Uvachrome 3 color process, c.1920 (photo) by Traube, Arthur (1878-1948); George Eastman House, Rochester, NY

Alexander The Great assenting to set fire to the ancient palace of the Persian kings in Persepolis in 330BC
3039808 Alexander The Great assenting to set fire to the ancient palace of the Persian kings in Persepolis in 330BC. Alexander III of Macedon, 356 BC - 323 BC, aka Alexander the Great

La bataille entre le roi Bahram (?) et les turcs. Miniature peinte, 1508, art perse
AIS5386359 La bataille entre le roi Bahram (?) et les turcs. Miniature peinte, 1508, art perse. Musee des arts asiatiques de Seattle (Etats Unis).; © Iberfoto

Book cover, original cover of the manuscript accessioned as: S1986.55.1, Yusuf-u Zulaykha by Jami (d. 1492)
5932677 Book cover, original cover of the manuscript accessioned as: S1986.55.1, Yusuf-u Zulaykha by Jami (d. 1492); 20.3 x 12.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Palace of Darius, Susa, Iran
6266278 Palace of Darius, Susa, Iran; (add.info.: Ruins of the palace of Persian King Darius I at Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, in present day Iran)

Iranian 19th Century Brass Compass
5304682 Iranian 19th Century Brass Compass.; (add.info.: Brass Compass. Iranian, 1800-75. The magnetic compass, a Chinese invention, had arrived in the Middle East by the 13th century)

Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi
5310081 Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi (854-925 AD) a Persian polymath, physician, alchemist, philosopher

The thousand and one nights (1001 nights): Sindbad the sailor - the monkeys - engraving by Gustave Dore in a 19th
PCT4715966 The thousand and one nights (1001 nights): Sindbad the sailor - the monkeys - engraving by Gustave Dore in a 19th century Roy edition - see also GUT5092 -; (add.info)

Persian Warrior
7287229 Persian Warrior; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Persian Warrior. Roman relief from the time of Hadrian of an original dated 160 - 150 AD)

Persian ascet, 1884 (print)
2615944 Persian ascet, 1884 (print); (add.info.: A persian Ascet in an illustration of 1884); SeM/Universal Images Group

Portrait of Fath Ali Shah Qajar (Baba Khan, 1771-1834), Shah of Iran - Colorisee engraving
NWI4927823 Portrait of Fath Ali Shah Qajar (Baba Khan, 1771-1834), Shah of Iran - Colorisee engraving, 19th century - Fath Ali Shah

Persia, c.19th century (engraving)
CUL4854024 Persia, c.19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Persia (c19th). Society. Dignitary. Engraving. Private Collection); Photo © JBP/AIC

Marine identification sign, 1860s. (Persia, Russia, Turkey, Egypt, Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Arabia)
NWI4846603 Marine identification sign, 1860s. (Persia, Russia, Turkey, Egypt, Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Arabia, the Kingdom of Siam, Costa Rica, the Ionian Islands, Spain and the quarantine flag)

Flags of forty countries, circa 1890. Colour lithography, 19th century
NWI4851551 Flags of forty countries, circa 1890. Colour lithography, 19th century.; (add.info.: Flags of forty countries, circa 1890)

Leaders of Babylon talking with Persies. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4856881 Leaders of Babylon talking with Persies. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Leaders of Babylon talking with Persies)

Civilization of Antiquity: Empire Mede. Suit of the noble Medes (part of the Persian and Assyrian empires)
NWI4862482 Civilization of Antiquity: Empire Mede. Suit of the noble Medes (part of the Persian and Assyrian empires, people of Iran)

Antiquite: bushel used to measure flour from excavations of a necropolis of Susa (Iran). 4000 BC
JEB4907862 Antiquite: bushel used to measure flour from excavations of a necropolis of Susa (Iran). 4000 BC. Mediterranean Archeology Museum

Civilization of Antiquity: Xerxes I The Great King of Ancient Persia on his throne. Colour engraving
NWI4911010 Civilization of Antiquity: Xerxes I The Great King of Ancient Persia on his throne. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Civilization of Antiquity)

Persian Cannonier - Persian bombardier or artillery man in fur hat, furlined jacket over pantalons
FLO4723798 Persian Cannonier - Persian bombardier or artillery man in fur hat, furlined jacket over pantalons, firing a cannon mounted on a saddle on a camel - Handcoloured woodcut after an

Dervish man from Persia (Iran) wearing onion-shaped hat, cloak over robes
FLO4723816 Dervish man from Persia (Iran) wearing onion-shaped hat, cloak over robes, carrying a begging bowl and staff - Handcoloured woodcut by L. Delelie after an illustration by H

Le chah (shah ou schah) de Persia - Shah of Persia with long beard and elaborately bejeweled crown, ceremonial robes
FLO4723785 Le chah (shah ou schah) de Persia - Shah of Persia with long beard and elaborately bejeweled crown, ceremonial robes, belt, dagger, and sword - Handcoloured woodcut by E

Noble persan - Persian nobleman in fur hat, furlined coat with frogging, stockings and heeled slippers
FLO4723760 Noble persan - Persian nobleman in fur hat, furlined coat with frogging, stockings and heeled slippers, carrying prayer beads - Handcoloured woodcut from " Customs

Persian with spear and shield, and a Persian chariot. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704229 Persian with spear and shield, and a Persian chariot. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital of the Achaemenid (Routeenide) Empire
FLO4723011 Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital of the Achaemenid (Routeenide) Empire. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire

Woman of Baghdad in everyday dress of botanical-print robes, harem pants and sandals
FLO4722936 Woman of Baghdad in everyday dress of botanical-print robes, harem pants and sandals. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire

Woman of Baghdad in formal dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)
FLO4722885 Woman of Baghdad in formal dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World exhibition, Perse pavilion, 1900 - shot: 10 c the shot
LUX4771114 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World exhibition, Perse pavilion, 1900 - shot: 10 c the shot; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World exhibition, Perse pavilion

World War II, United States, Summer Army Service cap privately made in Teheran Iran
3073351 World War II, United States, Summer Army Service cap privately made in Teheran Iran; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States)

Persian costumes: a fire worshiper (zoroastrism). Lithography for the book
FLO4633984 Persian costumes: a fire worshiper (zoroastrism). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Asie" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche

Persian woman playing a kamanche (violin), 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "
FLO4656551 Persian woman playing a kamanche (violin), 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Hare bowl. North-West Iran, 12th century. Sign [A] drunk Talib. Ceramic, grave decor and painted. Louvre Museum
SYC4193663 Hare bowl. North-West Iran, 12th century. Sign [A] drunk Talib. Ceramic, grave decor and painted. Louvre Museum; (add.info.: Hare bowl. North-West Iran, 12th century. Sign [A] drunk Talib)

Map of Persia with Afghanistan and Baluchistan, c.1900 (engraving)
533013 Map of Persia with Afghanistan and Baluchistan, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map showing the historical boundaries of Persia (now Iran), Afghanistan, and Baluchistan, circa 1902

8625894

8627258

The Industrial Arts among the Oriental Nations (engraving)
8644834 The Industrial Arts among the Oriental Nations (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Arts among the Oriental Nations)

The Greek Fleet in the Hellespont (litho)
8660801 The Greek Fleet in the Hellespont (litho) by King, Cecil (1881-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greek Fleet in the Hellespont)

The Pomp of Pausanias (litho)
8660798 The Pomp of Pausanias (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pomp of Pausanias)

National Types of Beauty: Persia (b/w photo)
8645399 National Types of Beauty: Persia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persia)

Shores of the Persian Gulf (engraving)
8635122 Shores of the Persian Gulf (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shores of the Persian Gulf. Illustration from Hellas)

Battlefield of Plataea, Greece (engraving)
8635035 Battlefield of Plataea, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battlefield of Plataea, Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Battle of Salamis, 480 BC (engraving)
8635034 Battle of Salamis, 480 BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Salamis, 480 BC. Illustration from Hellas)

Site of the Battle of Salamis, Greece (engraving)
8635032 Site of the Battle of Salamis, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Site of the Battle of Salamis, Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Themistocles, Athenian politician and general (engraving)
8635029 Themistocles, Athenian politician and general (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Themistocles (c524-459 BC)

Persian warriors and archers (engraving)
8635024 Persian warriors and archers (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persian warriors and archers. Illustration from Hellas)

The Princess of Persia
Peyman Naderi

Girls of Many Lands: Persia (colour litho)
8659775 Girls of Many Lands: Persia (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persia)

Children of All Nations: Persia (colour litho)
8659244 Children of All Nations: Persia (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persia)

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Iran: A Tapestry of History and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of Iran, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern aspirations. Explore the mesmerizing ceiling of the Tomb of Hafez, paying homage to Iran's most celebrated poet from centuries past. In Shiraz, immerse yourself in the poetic verses that have shaped Iranian literature for generations. Witness a masterpiece unfold before your eyes as you gaze upon a Qajar painting, capturing the essence of Iran's artistic heritage. Tehran's elevated city skyline offers a breathtaking panorama from the Roof Park, reminding us of this nation's dynamic growth and progress. Transport yourself back in time to witness The Coronation of the Shah of Iran, an event that marked a pivotal moment in Iranian history. Delve deeper into antiquity as you encounter remnants from ancient civilizations like the Code of Hammurabi and marvel at their enduring influence on Iranian society. Journey through vast landscapes dotted with oil rigs, such as the Derrick Floor in Iran - a testament to its rich natural resources and global significance. Discover Ahura Mazda, an integral figure in Zoroastrianism who symbolizes wisdom and divine light. Uncover stories hidden within portraits like Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi alongside his third wife Farah Diba - emblematic figures during his reign as Shah from 1941 to 1979. Trace back further to Reza Shah Pahlavi's era when he laid foundations for modernization and transformation. Reflect on moments when Persian culture intertwined with Arab empire during mid-700s; witness how these interactions shaped both nations' identities forevermore. Marvel at historical maps depicting Persia's grandeur throughout Asia during the 19th century. Finally, lose yourself in Artemisia Gentileschi's captivating artwork "Esther before Ahasuerus, " which encapsulates timeless tales woven within Iranian history. Iran beckons you with its rich tapestry encompassing art, literature, and a vibrant past that continues to shape its present.