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"Moorish Magic

Background imageMoorish Collection: Defeat and Death of Sebastian I at the Battle of Alcazar (litho)

Defeat and Death of Sebastian I at the Battle of Alcazar (litho)
8661339 Defeat and Death of Sebastian I at the Battle of Alcazar (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defeat and Death of Sebastian I at the Battle of Alcazar)

Background imageMoorish Collection: Varieties of Moorish interlaced designs from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Varieties of Moorish interlaced designs from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain
FLO4987806 Varieties of Moorish interlaced designs from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain. Borders on mosaic Dados, 1-5, 16, 18, plaster ornaments on the walls 6-12, 14, square stops 13, 15

Background imageMoorish Collection: Alfred Hitchcock directing The Thirty Nine Steps, 1935 (b/w photo)

Alfred Hitchcock directing The Thirty Nine Steps, 1935 (b/w photo)
8672744 Alfred Hitchcock directing The Thirty Nine Steps, 1935 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMoorish Collection: Capture of Santarem, Portugal, 1147 (colour litho)

Capture of Santarem, Portugal, 1147 (colour litho)
8672878 Capture of Santarem, Portugal, 1147 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Santarem from the Moors by King Afonso I of Portugal)

Background imageMoorish Collection: St Ives, 43/4 miles SW, Zennor, Logan Rock, on the Moors (litho)

St Ives, 43/4 miles SW, Zennor, Logan Rock, on the Moors (litho)
8633387 St Ives, 43/4 miles SW, Zennor, Logan Rock, on the Moors (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Ives, 43/4 miles SW, Zennor, Logan Rock, on the Moors)

Background imageMoorish Collection: A Moorish woman possibly from Morocco, 1850 (engraving)

A Moorish woman possibly from Morocco, 1850 (engraving)
5669756 A Moorish woman possibly from Morocco, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration of a Moorish woman possibly from Morocco, North Africa. French, 1850.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMoorish Collection: Varieties of Moorish square diapers from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Varieties of Moorish square diapers from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain. Frieze over columns in the Court of the Lions 1
FLO4987823 Varieties of Moorish square diapers from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain. Frieze over columns in the Court of the Lions 1, and panelling in windows. Hall of the Ambassadors 2

Background imageMoorish Collection: Facade of Hotel Ristorante Villa Crespi, Lago d'Orta, 19th century (photo)

Facade of Hotel Ristorante Villa Crespi, Lago d'Orta, 19th century (photo)
JFS133162 Facade of Hotel Ristorante Villa Crespi, Lago d'Orta, 19th century (photo); Piedmont, Italy; © John Ferro Sims

Background imageMoorish Collection: London: The Moor of Clement's Inn (engraving)

London: The Moor of Clement's Inn (engraving)
8634247 London: The Moor of Clement's Inn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moor of Clement's Inn)

Background imageMoorish Collection: Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670264 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMoorish Collection: Moors in the 19th century, from Africa by Keith Johnston, published 1884 (engraving)

Moors in the 19th century, from Africa by Keith Johnston, published 1884 (engraving)
5916653 Moors in the 19th century, from Africa by Keith Johnston, published 1884 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Africa by Keith Johnston, published 1884.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Background imageMoorish Collection: The Court of the Lions (Patio de los Leones) begun in 1377 during the reign of Mohammed V (1354-91)

The Court of the Lions (Patio de los Leones) begun in 1377 during the reign of Mohammed V (1354-91) (photo)
XJL88994 The Court of the Lions (Patio de los Leones) begun in 1377 during the reign of Mohammed V (1354-91) (photo); 28m x 16m cm; Palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Background imageMoorish Collection: Various musical instruments. 1: Forms of Hurdy-Gurdy, also called Peasant Lyre, 2: Keyed violin

Various musical instruments. 1: Forms of Hurdy-Gurdy, also called Peasant Lyre, 2: Keyed violin, 3: Straw Violin
528008 Various musical instruments. 1: Forms of Hurdy-Gurdy, also called Peasant Lyre, 2: Keyed violin, 3: Straw Violin, 4: Hunting Horns, 5: Triangle, 6: Bells, 7: Tambourine or Moorish Drum

Background imageMoorish Collection: Muqarnas dome in the Hall of the Two Sisters, c.1230 (photograph)

Muqarnas dome in the Hall of the Two Sisters, c.1230 (photograph)
IND82122 Muqarnas dome in the Hall of the Two Sisters, c.1230 (photograph); Palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain; Index Fototeca

Background imageMoorish Collection: Fes, Morocco. Hand painted door panel in with floral design

Fes, Morocco. Hand painted door panel in with floral design

Background imageMoorish Collection: Marrakech, Morocco. The Saadian tombs which is the famous royal necropolis from the 16th century

Marrakech, Morocco. The Saadian tombs which is the famous royal necropolis from the 16th century. Old painted door

Background imageMoorish Collection: Marrakech, Morocco. The Saadian tombs which is the famous royal necropolis from the 16th century

Marrakech, Morocco. The Saadian tombs which is the famous royal necropolis from the 16th century. Old painted door

Background imageMoorish Collection: 'Daughters of the Alhambra' - painted by J. Phillip - from the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1858

"Daughters of the Alhambra" - painted by J. Phillip - from the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1858. Spain, which has offered so many tempting subjects to art

Background imageMoorish Collection: Moorish Fountain, Algiers, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Moorish Fountain, Algiers, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Moorish Fountain, Algiers, 1858. In all Mohammedan cities fountains are very numerous and picturesque, and often magnificent

Background imageMoorish Collection: Fountain in Small Square, Algiers, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Fountain in Small Square, Algiers, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fountain in Small Square, Algiers, 1858. In all Mohammedan cities fountains are very numerous and picturesque, and often magnificent

Background imageMoorish Collection: The Alhambra Vase, c1879. Creator: John Singer Sargent

The Alhambra Vase, c1879. Creator: John Singer Sargent
The Alhambra Vase, c1879

Background imageMoorish Collection: 'Compulsory Baptism. In 1500, after the Conquest of Granada, Ferdinand V... 11 March 1885

"Compulsory Baptism. In 1500, after the Conquest of Granada, Ferdinand V... 11 March 1885
"Compulsory Baptism. In 1500, after the Conquest of Granada, Ferdinand V compelled the vanquished Moors to submit to the rite of Baptism", 11 March 1885. Puck magazine

Background imageMoorish Collection: Palace Talviali - Venice; Venice and its Architecture, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Palace Talviali - Venice; Venice and its Architecture, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Palace Talviali - Venice; Venice and its Architecture, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageMoorish Collection: Moorish oarsmen at Constantinople, 1840-1900. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem

Moorish oarsmen at Constantinople, 1840-1900. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
Moorish oarsmen at Constantinople, 1840-1900

Background imageMoorish Collection: Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Background imageMoorish Collection: Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. The Alhambra, Granada

Background imageMoorish Collection: Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. The Alhambra, Granada

Background imageMoorish Collection: Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. The Alhambra, Granada

Background imageMoorish Collection: Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Moorish-influenced courtyard and fountain

Background imageMoorish Collection: 'El Fureidis, ' James Waldron Gillespie house, Parra Grande Lane, Montecito, California, 1917

"El Fureidis, " James Waldron Gillespie house, Parra Grande Lane, Montecito, California, 1917. House Architecture: Bertram Grovesnor [sic] Goodhue with Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson

Background imageMoorish Collection: Part of the Alhambra from the Darro, n.d. Creator: Richard Ford

Part of the Alhambra from the Darro, n.d. Creator: Richard Ford
Part of the Alhambra from the Darro, n.d. Moorish palace in Granada with river in foreground. Note mill wheels on right. Possibly by Richard Ford, possibly after Frederick Christian Lewis

Background imageMoorish Collection: Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 27 (recto), 1563. Creator: Matteo Pagano

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 27 (recto), 1563. Creator: Matteo Pagano
Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 27 (recto), 1563

Background imageMoorish Collection: Turkish baths in Jermyn-street: the hararah, or hot-chamber, 1862. Creator: Unknown

Turkish baths in Jermyn-street: the hararah, or hot-chamber, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Turkish baths in Jermyn-street, [London]: the hararah, or hot-chamber, 1862....from the designs and under the professional superintendence of Mr. J

Background imageMoorish Collection: Turkish baths in Jermyn-street: the meshlakh, or cooling-room 1862. Creator: Unknown

Turkish baths in Jermyn-street: the meshlakh, or cooling-room 1862. Creator: Unknown
Turkish baths in Jermyn-street, [London]: the meshlakh, or cooling-room 1862....from the designs and under the professional superintendence of Mr. J. Somers Clarke

Background imageMoorish Collection: Plan of the Alhambra Palace at Granada, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown

Plan of the Alhambra Palace at Granada, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Alhambra Palace at Granada, 19th century, (1907). Ground plan of the palace and fortress complex at the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Background imageMoorish Collection: Moorish Bathhouse - Algeria

Moorish Bathhouse - Algeria. Date: circa 1909

Background imageMoorish Collection: Castle of Peracense, Aragon, Spain

Castle of Peracense, Aragon, Spain

Background imageMoorish Collection: Senior woman with hijab sitting outside a doorway at majestic gold colored entrance of medina

Senior woman with hijab sitting outside a doorway at majestic gold colored entrance of medina, Rabat, Morocco

Background imageMoorish Collection: Marble steps and facade of Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco

Marble steps and facade of Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco

Background imageMoorish Collection: Close up of decorated ancient walls with ceramic tiles and carved Arabic script, Fez, Morocco

Close up of decorated ancient walls with ceramic tiles and carved Arabic script, Fez, Morocco

Background imageMoorish Collection: Red painted old wooden doorway, Fez, Morocco

Red painted old wooden doorway, Fez, Morocco

Background imageMoorish Collection: Vaulted arch framing the ancient fortified Kasbah Amridil, Skoura, Atlas mountains

Vaulted arch framing the ancient fortified Kasbah Amridil, Skoura, Atlas mountains, Ouarzazate province, Morocco

Background imageMoorish Collection: Moorish Gate Shaped Bench in, Asilah, Morocco

Moorish Gate Shaped Bench in, Asilah, Morocco

Background imageMoorish Collection: The view over the Albaicin, Alhambra, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

The view over the Albaicin, Alhambra, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageMoorish Collection: Alhambra from Mirador de San Nicolas, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Alhambra from Mirador de San Nicolas, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageMoorish Collection: Palacio de Valle at dawn, elevated view, Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba

Palacio de Valle at dawn, elevated view, Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba

Background imageMoorish Collection: Hotel Volubilis with Art Deco Exterior, Casablanca, Morocco, North Africa

Hotel Volubilis with Art Deco Exterior, Casablanca, Morocco, North Africa

Background imageMoorish Collection: Spain, Andalucia, Sevilla, Real Alcazar Palace Complex

Spain, Andalucia, Sevilla, Real Alcazar Palace Complex




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"Moorish Magic: Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of North Africa and Beyond" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world culture as we take you on a journey through time and across continents. From the mesmerizing moves of a Moorish belly dancer in Algeria to the vibrant Tagine pots found in Tangier, Morocco, every aspect is an invitation to delve into this captivating civilization. Picture No. 11014350 captures the breathtaking beauty of Carvoeiro beach at dusk in Algarve, Portugal - a place where Moorish influences can still be felt today. The Surrender of Granada in 1492 depicted in an oil painting from 1882 reminds us of the historical significance that marked the end of Muslim rule on the Iberian Peninsula. Azulejos, intricate ceramic tiles found throughout La Alhambra in Granada, Andalucia, Spain showcase exquisite craftsmanship passed down through generations. These colorful mosaics tell stories with their intricate designs and are a testament to Moorish artistry. Traveling further afield, Mitchell's Corn Palace stands as an unexpected tribute to Moorish architecture right here in Mitchell, South Dakota, USA. Its grandeur echoes elements seen within Court of Machuca at Comares Palace and Comares Tower within UNESCO World Heritage Site - Alhambra. The iconic Alhambra palace with its reflecting pool offers visitors a glimpse into one of Spain's most treasured landmarks nestled amidst Sierra Nevada mountains. This UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases architectural marvels that have stood for centuries. As we explore these diverse locations connected by their shared heritage, it becomes clear that Moorish influence has left an indelible mark on our global cultural tapestry. Join us as we celebrate this rich legacy spanning from North Africa to Europe and beyond.