Mauresque Collection

The interior of the Mahakma du Pasha in the Quartier Habous or New Medina in Casablanca. The building was once a palace and law courts but is now a police prefecture

Art Deco Newspaper Building, Casablanca, Morocco, North Africa

Veiled Moorish Woman, Algeria, c. 1880 (engraving)
1721754 Veiled Moorish Woman, Algeria, c. 1880 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Veiled Moorish woman, Algeria, c. 1880, engraving)

Sketches in Algeria (engraving)
1590584 Sketches in Algeria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Algeria. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 August 1881)

Study for The Small Mauresian Mountains, 1909 (oil on canvas)
CH402538 Study for The Small Mauresian Mountains, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Cross, Henri-Edmond (1856-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman in Moorish bonnet with pearls and flowers over upcombed hairstyle with ringlets. Coiffure a la Mauresque. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or

A panel from a 19th century Mauresque room, gilded and painted wood
1766414 A panel from a 19th century Mauresque room, gilded and painted wood, attributed to Ippolito Antonovich Monighetti (1819-1878) (gilded wood and stucco) by Russian School (19th century)

Young woman, Algeria
A young woman of Moorish origins poses for a portrait, partially clothed in traditional dress, with jewelry and a headdress. Date: circa 1910s

Moorish child, Algeria, North Africa. Date: circa 1870

The Maures, c. 1906-06 (w / c on paper)
XIR194723 The Maures, c.1906-06 (w/c on paper) by Cross, Henri-Edmond (1856-1910); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; French, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Mauresque: A Journey through North African Culture" Step into the enchanting interior of the Mahakma du Pasha in the Quartier, where intricate Moorish architecture transports you to a bygone era. Immerse yourself in the vibrant history as you encounter a young woman from Algeria, her traditional attire reflecting her proud heritage. Travel further west to Casablanca, Morocco, and witness the grandeur of the Art Deco Newspaper Building. Its elegant design pays homage to both modernity and Moroccan tradition, serving as a testament to North Africa's rich cultural tapestry. Delve deeper into history with an engraving depicting how Moors captured slaves centuries ago. The Encyclopedie des Voyages offers a glimpse into this dark chapter while reminding us of humanity's progress towards equality. Intriguingly veiled, a Moorish woman from 1880 Algeria captivates our imagination through an exquisite engraving. Her beauty shrouded in mystery symbolizes both modesty and allure. Sketches from Algeria transport us back in time, capturing fleeting moments that reveal daily life amidst breathtaking landscapes. These engravings provide glimpses into traditions that have shaped Algerian culture for generations. The Small Mauresian Mountains come alive on canvas in 1909 as an artist skillfully captures their majesty and ruggedness. This study serves as a tribute to nature's awe-inspiring wonders found within North Africa's diverse terrain. Adorned with pearls and flowers, a woman dons a Moorish bonnet—a fashion statement blending elegance with cultural pride. Her image reminds us of timeless beauty celebrated across borders. A panel from a 19th-century gilded and painted wood room showcases Mauresque craftsmanship at its finest—an opulent display of artistic mastery intertwined with architectural splendor. Glimpsing at history once more reveals the innocence embodied by a Moorish child from Algeria.