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Muslims Collection (#6)

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Background imageMuslims Collection: Riots in Algiers (colour litho)

Riots in Algiers (colour litho)
2818835 Riots in Algiers (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riots in Algiers)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Elite troops of French army, French Foreign Legion in Morocco, illustration from Le Petit Journal

Elite troops of French army, French Foreign Legion in Morocco, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346310 Elite troops of French army, French Foreign Legion in Morocco, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 6th October 1907 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageMuslims Collection: Casablanca after the bombing, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Casablanca after the bombing, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 25th August 1907 (colour litho)
XIR346314 Casablanca after the bombing, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 25th August 1907 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageMuslims Collection: Near Casablanca, the goumiers charging at the Moroccans, illustration from Le Petit Journal

Near Casablanca, the goumiers charging at the Moroccans, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346312 Near Casablanca, the goumiers charging at the Moroccans, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 15th September 1907 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageMuslims Collection: The Muslim Festival of Eid-el-Kabir in Morocco, 1811 (coloured engraving)

The Muslim Festival of Eid-el-Kabir in Morocco, 1811 (coloured engraving)
CHT174618 The Muslim Festival of Eid-el-Kabir in Morocco, 1811 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageMuslims Collection: Mahomedanism in Kimberly, South Africa; A group of Mahomedan Priests, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Mahomedanism in Kimberly, South Africa; A group of Mahomedan Priests, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Mahomedanism in Kimberly, South Africa; A group of Mahomedan Priests, 1890

Background imageMuslims Collection: Mahomedanism in Kimberly, South Africa; A Malay Masher, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Mahomedanism in Kimberly, South Africa; A Malay Masher, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Mahomedanism in Kimberly, South Africa; A Malay Masher, 1890

Background imageMuslims Collection: The Black Mountain Expedition, Western Himalayas; Ghazi Fanatics Charging the 18th Royal Irish at

The Black Mountain Expedition, Western Himalayas; Ghazi Fanatics Charging the 18th Royal Irish at Creator: Unknown
The Black Mountain Expedition, Western Himalayas; Ghazi Fanatics Charging the 18th Royal Irish at Kotkai, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageMuslims Collection: View of the Mausoleum of the Emperor Togluck, at Togluckabad, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of the Mausoleum of the Emperor Togluck, at Togluckabad, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Mausoleum of the Emperor Togluck, at Togluckabad, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

Background imageMuslims Collection: Death of the Arab Pirate, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Death of the Arab Pirate, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Death of the Arab Pirate, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageMuslims Collection: The Royal Necropolis at Golconda, Hyderabad (Decan), c1891. Creator: James Grant

The Royal Necropolis at Golconda, Hyderabad (Decan), c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Royal Necropolis at Golconda, Hyderabad (Decan), c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageMuslims Collection: View of Fort Rhotas near Chillianwalla, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of Fort Rhotas near Chillianwalla, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Fort Rhotas near Chillianwalla, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageMuslims Collection: Mussulman Woman of Bhopal, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Mussulman Woman of Bhopal, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Mussulman Woman of Bhopal, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageMuslims Collection: Mussulman School at Allahabad, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Mussulman School at Allahabad, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Mussulman School at Allahabad, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageMuslims Collection: Tippoo Sahib at the Lines of Travancore, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Tippoo Sahib at the Lines of Travancore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Tippoo Sahib at the Lines of Travancore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageMuslims Collection: Tippoo Sahib, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Tippoo Sahib, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Tippoo Sahib, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageMuslims Collection: Zion near Jerusalem, 1836 (engraving)

Zion near Jerusalem, 1836 (engraving)
7262310 Zion near Jerusalem, 1836 (engraving) by Payne, Albert Henry (1812-1902); 10.0x14.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Henry Payne (1812-1902) Caption Zion bey Jerusalem, Aus d

Background imageMuslims Collection: Veiled Moorish Woman, Algeria, c. 1880 (engraving)

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)

Background imageMuslims Collection: The Constantinople Fountain (pencil and w / c)

The Constantinople Fountain (pencil and w / c)
7085273 The Constantinople Fountain (pencil and w/c) by Opiz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841); Private Collection

Background imageMuslims Collection: In the Harem (oil)

In the Harem (oil)
7076719 In the Harem (oil) by Huysmans, Jan Baptist (1826-1906); Private Collection

Background imageMuslims Collection: Costume of a Dervish, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Costume of a Dervish, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234122 Costume of a Dervish, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a Dervish, Ottoman Empire, 16th century)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Bostandji Bachi, Chief Gardener to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire

Bostandji Bachi, Chief Gardener to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire
6339786 Bostandji Bachi, Chief Gardener to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Bostandji Bachi, Chief Gardener to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire)

Background imageMuslims Collection: The Emperor Charlemagne receiving the envoys of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid at his court in

The Emperor Charlemagne receiving the envoys of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid at his court in Aachen
7147851 The Emperor Charlemagne receiving the envoys of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid at his court in Aachen, 802 (engraving) by Zick

Background imageMuslims Collection: Portrait of Hamet Ben Hamet, c. 1682-1723 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Hamet Ben Hamet, c. 1682-1723 (oil on canvas)
7240817 Portrait of Hamet Ben Hamet, c.1682-1723 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (circle of); 59.7x52 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Half length portrait)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Muslim man performing evening prayers in the desert (chromolitho)

Muslim man performing evening prayers in the desert (chromolitho)
7157086 Muslim man performing evening prayers in the desert (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muslim man performing evening prayers in the desert)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Yasemeen from the Arabian Nights (oil on canvas)

Yasemeen from the Arabian Nights (oil on canvas)
6201847 Yasemeen from the Arabian Nights (oil on canvas) by Wontner, William Clark (1857-1930); Private Collection

Background imageMuslims Collection: Interior of the Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain (engraving)

Interior of the Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain (engraving)
7185676 Interior of the Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Diwan-i Khas (Hall of Private Audience), Red Fort, Delhi, India (chromolitho)

Diwan-i Khas (Hall of Private Audience), Red Fort, Delhi, India (chromolitho)
7185015 Diwan-i Khas (Hall of Private Audience), Red Fort, Delhi, India (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diwan-i Khas (Hall of Private Audience)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Akbars tomb, Sikandra, Agra, India (b / w photo)

Akbars tomb, Sikandra, Agra, India (b / w photo)
7157683 Akbars tomb, Sikandra, Agra, India (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, Sikandra, Agra, India)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Eastern letter writer (engraving)

Eastern letter writer (engraving)
7147435 Eastern letter writer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastern letter writer)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Carte de la domination des Arabes et des Musulmans (engraving)

Carte de la domination des Arabes et des Musulmans (engraving)
7179744 Carte de la domination des Arabes et des Musulmans (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carte de la domination des Arabes et des Musulmans)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Ali-Shir Nava i, Turkic poet, artist and politician (litho)

Ali-Shir Nava i, Turkic poet, artist and politician (litho)
7200725 Ali-Shir Nava i, Turkic poet, artist and politician (litho) by Muzahhib, Mahmud (fl.1560); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ali-Shir Nava i (1441-1501), Turkic poet, artist and politician

Background imageMuslims Collection: Alchemists of the Middle Ages (engraving)

Alchemists of the Middle Ages (engraving)
7185733 Alchemists of the Middle Ages (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alchemists of the Middle Ages)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Indian dishes (chromolitho)

Indian dishes (chromolitho)
7185012 Indian dishes (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian dishes. Illustration from Les Civilisations de l Inde)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Akbars tomb, Sikandra, Agra, India (b / w photo)

Akbars tomb, Sikandra, Agra, India (b / w photo)
7157684 Akbars tomb, Sikandra, Agra, India (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, Sikandra, Agra, India)

Background imageMuslims Collection: City of the Faith (litho)

City of the Faith (litho)
7149615 City of the Faith (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of the Faith. Illustration from Kultur Cartoons (Stanley Paul & Co, London)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Taj Mahal, Agra, India (engraving)

Taj Mahal, Agra, India (engraving)
7185027 Taj Mahal, Agra, India (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taj Mahal, Agra, India)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Taj Mahal, Agra, India (engraving)

Taj Mahal, Agra, India (engraving)
7185026 Taj Mahal, Agra, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taj Mahal, Agra, India)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Performing a Rek ah of prayer (engraving)

Performing a Rek ah of prayer (engraving)
7163851 Performing a Rek ah of prayer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Performing a Rek ah of prayer)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Charles Martel defeating the Umayyads at the Battle of Tours, France, 732 (engraving)

Charles Martel defeating the Umayyads at the Battle of Tours, France, 732 (engraving)
7149553 Charles Martel defeating the Umayyads at the Battle of Tours, France, 732 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Maison musulmane a Tanjore (engraving)

Maison musulmane a Tanjore (engraving)
7179841 Maison musulmane a Tanjore (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maison musulmane a Tanjore)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Battle between Christians and Moors for Valencia, Spain (engraving)

Battle between Christians and Moors for Valencia, Spain (engraving)
7173365 Battle between Christians and Moors for Valencia, Spain (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle between Christians and Moors for Valencia, Spain)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Spanish Moorish saddle (chromolitho)

Spanish Moorish saddle (chromolitho)
7173151 Spanish Moorish saddle (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish Moorish saddle)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Saladin with Guy of Lusignan and Raynald of Chatillon, crusaders captured at the Battle of Hattin

Saladin with Guy of Lusignan and Raynald of Chatillon, crusaders captured at the Battle of Hattin, 1187 (chromolitho)
7157103 Saladin with Guy of Lusignan and Raynald of Chatillon, crusaders captured at the Battle of Hattin, 1187 (chromolitho) by English School

Background imageMuslims Collection: The shroud of Saladin being carried through Damascus, 1193 (chromolitho)

The shroud of Saladin being carried through Damascus, 1193 (chromolitho)
7157033 The shroud of Saladin being carried through Damascus, 1193 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Indian weapons and other objects (chromolitho)

Indian weapons and other objects (chromolitho)
7185011 Indian weapons and other objects (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian weapons and other objects)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Abad IIIs emparant de Cordoue (engraving)

Abad IIIs emparant de Cordoue (engraving)
7179348 Abad IIIs emparant de Cordoue (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abad IIIs emparant de Cordoue)

Background imageMuslims Collection: Battle of Iconium, Third Crusade, 1190 (engraving)

Battle of Iconium, Third Crusade, 1190 (engraving)
7173378 Battle of Iconium, Third Crusade, 1190 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Iconium, Third Crusade, 1190)




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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Muslim Culture: From Partition to Pilgrimage" Step into a world where history intertwines with faith, as we delve into the captivating story of Muslims. The map of East and West Punjab serves as a reminder of the tumultuous times during partition, when borders were drawn and lives forever changed. Admire the beauty of Islamic art through a mosaic adorned with Arabic and Kufic calligraphy, showcasing the mastery of craftsmen who brought words to life on walls. A 14th-century Quran written in Arabic transports us back in time, revealing not only religious significance but also artistic brilliance captured within its pages. Meet Abd-ar-Rahman III, an influential figure who held both titles - Emir and Caliph - in Al-Andalus. His reign marked an era of prosperity and cultural exchange that left an indelible mark on Muslim civilization. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of pilgrims returning from Mecca to Algeria; their faces radiating joy after completing their sacred journey. Their devotion is a testament to the unbreakable bond between Muslims worldwide. Travel further east to North-west Frontier Province, where Punjabi Muslims reside amidst breathtaking landscapes. Their vibrant culture adds color to this diverse region while preserving traditions passed down through generations. Intriguingly captured by lithography are Macedonians defending themselves against Turkish soldiers using bombs—a poignant reminder that even within Islam's vast tapestry lies tales of resistance against oppression. Compassion knows no boundaries; orphaned Muslim children find solace at Karachi Refugee Camp—a place where love transcends adversity. These resilient souls inspire hope for a brighter future despite their challenging circumstances. Unveiling lighter moments amidst historical narratives, Kaiser Wilhelm II's portrayal as Hajji Willhelm brings forth a sense of childlike curiosity—showing how even powerful figures can be touched by spirituality's allure.