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Islamic Architecture Collection (page 5)

Islamic architecture is a mesmerizing blend of intricate designs, rich history, and cultural significance

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: The Harem Guard (oil on canvas)

The Harem Guard (oil on canvas)
CH402284 The Harem Guard (oil on canvas) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: A courtyard, Al Hosh, in the house of Shiekh Sadat, Cairo, 1873 (w / c on paper)

A courtyard, Al Hosh, in the house of Shiekh Sadat, Cairo, 1873 (w / c on paper)
STC255362 A courtyard, Al Hosh, in the house of Shiekh Sadat, Cairo, 1873 (w/c on paper) by Dillon, Frank (1823-1909); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Panorama of MachiBoran, Lucknow (b / w photo)

Panorama of MachiBoran, Lucknow (b / w photo)
NAM310733 Panorama of MachiBoran, Lucknow (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Panoramic View of the Courtyards of the Residency, Lucknow (b / w photo)

Panoramic View of the Courtyards of the Residency, Lucknow (b / w photo)
NAM310725 Panoramic View of the Courtyards of the Residency, Lucknow (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Gateway of a Bazaar, Grand Cairo, pub. 1846 (litho)

Gateway of a Bazaar, Grand Cairo, pub. 1846 (litho)
STC88747 Gateway of a Bazaar, Grand Cairo, pub. 1846 (litho) by Burr, A. Margaretta (fl.1839-76); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: The Fountain of the Lions, from the Hall of the Abencerrajes

The Fountain of the Lions, from the Hall of the Abencerrajes
STC136068 The Fountain of the Lions, from the Hall of the Abencerrajes, from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra, engraved by William Gauci (fl.1825-54) (litho) by Lewis

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Court of the Myrtles (Patio de los Arrayanes) and the Palace of Charles V

Court of the Myrtles (Patio de los Arrayanes) and the Palace of Charles V
STC136056 Court of the Myrtles (Patio de los Arrayanes) and the Palace of Charles V, from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra, engraved by James Duffield Harding (1798-1863), 1835 (litho) by Lewis

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Gate of Justice (Puerta de Justitia), from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra

Gate of Justice (Puerta de Justitia), from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra
STC136051 Gate of Justice (Puerta de Justitia), from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra, 1835 (litho) by Lewis, John Frederick (1804-76); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Gate of the Tomb of the Emperor Akbar (1542-1605), at Secundra, Agra

Gate of the Tomb of the Emperor Akbar (1542-1605), at Secundra, Agra
STC136033 Gate of the Tomb of the Emperor Akbar (1542-1605), at Secundra, Agra, from Oriental Scenery: Twenty Four Views in Hindoostan, 1795 (colour litho) by Daniell

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience) (photo)

Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience) (photo)
EAM169342 Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience) (photo) by Indian School, (17th century); Red Fort, Delhi, India; (add.info)

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Timur Khan, ca 1625. Artist: Anonymous

Timur Khan, ca 1625. Artist: Anonymous
Timur Khan, ca 1625. From a private collection

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Bayezid I prisoned by Timur, before 1561. Artist: South German master (16th century)

Bayezid I prisoned by Timur, before 1561. Artist: South German master (16th century)
Bayezid I prisoned by Timur, before 1561. From a private collection

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Israel, Jerusalem, View over Muslem Quarter towards Dome of the Rock

Israel, Jerusalem, View over Muslem Quarter towards Dome of the Rock
View over Muslim Quarter towards Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Israel, Jerusalem, Dome of the Rock

Israel, Jerusalem, Dome of the Rock
Dome of the Rock, Old City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: A View of the Gaut at Etawa, on the Banks of the River Jumna, pub. 1785-88. Creator

A View of the Gaut at Etawa, on the Banks of the River Jumna, pub. 1785-88. Creator
A View of the Gaut at Etawa, on the Banks of the River Jumna, Pl. 26. from Select Views in India, pub. 1785-88 (aquatint)

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: A Fakir of Rajpootana, pub. 1858. Creator: A. Soltykoff (1806?1859)

A Fakir of Rajpootana, pub. 1858. Creator: A. Soltykoff (1806?1859)
A Fakir of Rajpootana, from Voyages in India, pub. by Smith, Elder & Co. 1858 (litho). Prince Aleksei Dmitrievich Saltykov/ A

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Faience mural with border using highly stylised repeating patterns of vegetal and floral forms, pub

Faience mural with border using highly stylised repeating patterns of vegetal and floral forms, pub
Faience mural with border using highly stylised repeating patterns of vegetal and floral forms, from a Kiosk; from L Art Arabe d apres les Monuments de Kaire; pub. 1877 (print)

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: The Taj Mahal. Evening. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)

The Taj Mahal. Evening. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)
The Taj Mahal. Evening. Private Collection

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Scene From a Mausoleum. Artist: Iranian master

Scene From a Mausoleum. Artist: Iranian master
Scene From a Mausoleum. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: A horseman in Samarkand, 1872. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)

A horseman in Samarkand, 1872. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)
A horseman in Samarkand, 1872. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Taganrog

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: The Doors of Tamerlane, 1871-1872. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)

The Doors of Tamerlane, 1871-1872. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)
The Doors of Tamerlane, 1871-1872. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: The Taj Mahal at Agra. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)

The Taj Mahal at Agra. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)
The Taj Mahal at Agra. Found in the collection of the State Central M. Glinka Museum of Music, Moscow

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: The tomb of Sher Shah Suri in Sasaram, Bihar, c. 1790. Artist: Robert, D. (active ca. 1775-1800)

The tomb of Sher Shah Suri in Sasaram, Bihar, c. 1790. Artist: Robert, D. (active ca. 1775-1800)
The tomb of Sher Shah Suri in Sasaram, Bihar, c. 1790. Found in the collection of the Yale University




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