Orientalist Collection (#2)

Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria: Red granite column erected to Diocletian, 4th century
544753 Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria: Red granite column erected to Diocletian, 4th century, once thought to mark burial place of Pompey the Great

Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner or Gottlieb William Leitner, 1840-1899
5614254 Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner or Gottlieb William Leitner, 1840-1899; (add.info.: Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner or Gottlieb William Leitner, 1840-1899. British orientalist)

Richard Francis Burton
3078281 Richard Francis Burton; (add.info.: Portrait of Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) British Explorer, geographer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat
530476 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat, orientalist and colonial administrator: instigated interventionist policy in Afghanistan

Max Muller (1823-1900)
864776 Max Muller (1823-1900); (add.info.: (Friedrich) Max Muller (1823-1900) Anglo-German orientalist and philologist, born at Dessau, who moved to England in 1846

A nun from Philologus Hebraeo-Mixtus
3331107 A nun from Philologus Hebraeo-Mixtus'; (add.info.: Illustration of a nun from Philologus Hebraeo-Mixtus by Johann Leusden (1624-1699) a Dutch Calvinist theologian

Portrait of Friedrich Max Muller (b/w photo)
672536 Portrait of Friedrich Max Muller (b/w photo); (add.info.: Friedrich Max Muller (6 December 1823 - 28 October 1900), more regularly known as Max Muller

Entrance to the Caves at Beni Hasan: Ancient Egyptian burial site used mainly during the Middle Kingdom
544802 Entrance to the Caves at Beni Hasan: Ancient Egyptian burial site used mainly during the Middle Kingdom, 21st-17th centuries BC

The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, UK (photo)
861490 The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, UK (photo) by Nash, John (1752-1835); (add.info.: The Royal Pavilion is a former royal residence located in Brighton, England, United Kingdom)

The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, UK (photo)
861489 The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, UK (photo) by Nash, John (1752-1835); (add.info.: The Royal Pavilion is a former royal residence located in Brighton, England, United Kingdom)

David Roberts: Scottish painter
5668972 David Roberts: Scottish painter; (add.info.: David Roberts (1796-1864): Scottish painter best remembered for a set of sketches of the Middle East made whilst traveling between 1838-40

Vambery in his Travelling Dress
5668946 Vambery in his Travelling Dress; (add.info.: Illustration of Armin Vambery (1832-1913) Hungarian traveller and writer who travelled extensively around the territories of the Ottoman Empire

Sir Henry Rawlinson, 19th century (engraving)
3733467 Sir Henry Rawlinson, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet (1810-1895) a British East India Company army officer, politician and Orientalist

Details of moulded ceramic decoration by from the Tomb of Knadji-Toglou, Samarkand by N
BCC88024 Details of moulded ceramic decoration by from the Tomb of Knadji-Toglou, Samarkand by N. Simakoff, plate 38 from The Art of Central Asia, 1879-83; Calmann & King, London, UK

Jean-Francois Champollion
3732971 Jean-Francois Champollion; (add.info.: Portrait of Jean-Francois Champollion (1790-1832) a French scholar, philologist and orientalist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Riff Woman, from L'Estampe Moderne, published Paris 1897-99 (colour litho)
STC193290 Riff Woman, from L'Estampe Moderne, published Paris 1897-99 (colour litho) by Girardot, Louis Auguste (1856-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra, 1937 (ink and w/c on paper)
AAH101931 Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra, 1937 (ink and w/c on paper) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 33.2x30.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edmund Dulac); Abbott and Holder, London, UK

Princess Badoura, illustration from Princess Badoura, A Tale from the Arabian Nights, retold by Laurence Housman
XCF290920 Princess Badoura, illustration from Princess Badoura, A Tale from the Arabian Nights, retold by Laurence Housman, 1913 (colour litho) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection

A Princess Eating Fruit
NAT36129 A Princess Eating Fruit by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edmund Dulac)

Adelheim von Veltheim, 1783. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Adelheim von Veltheim, 1783

Adelheim von Veltheim, 1783. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Adelheim von Veltheim, 1783

Adelheim von Veltheim, 1783. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Adelheim von Veltheim, 1783

Arab Kneeling in Prayer, c1875. Creator: Charles Bargue
Arab Kneeling in Prayer, c1875. Charles Bargue produced relatively few paintings and is best known for his prints and drawing manuals

Prayer on the Housetop, 1864. Creator: Alexandre Bida
Prayer on the Housetop, 1864

AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Leading character from "The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice" by William Shakespeare, (c1603)

AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Leading character from "The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice" by William Shakespeare, (c1603)

AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Leading character from "The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice" by William Shakespeare, (c1603)

Arab at Prayer, c1860. Creator: Charles Théodore Frère
Arab at Prayer, c1860

The Taj Mahal, 1883. Creator: Edwin Lord Weeks
The Taj Mahal, 1883.; the famous tomb erected in the Indian city of Agra in 1630 by Shah Jahan for his wife

Arabs in Egypt, Sunrise, 1867. Creator: Christian Adolf Schreyer
Arabs in Egypt, Sunrise, 1867

Portrait of a Lady in Turkish Fancy Dress, c1790. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Portrait of a Lady in Turkish Fancy Dress, c1790

Study of an Oriental Head for The Marriage at Cana, between c1766 and c1775. Creator: Gaetano Gandolfi
Study of an Oriental Head for The Marriage at Cana, between c1766 and c1775

Strolling Players, 1833. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Strolling Players, 1833

Standing Egyptian with prayer wreath, 1862. Creator: Willem de Famars Testas
Standing Egyptian, on prayer rug with prayer wreath. 1862

Study of a Man in Turkish Dress, 1854. Creator: Amalia Lindegren
Study of a Man in Turkish Dress, 1854

Exotic scene. Creator: Gerard van Houten
Exotic scene

Unknown lady in Turkish costume, 18th century. Creator: Jean-Etienne Liotard
Unknown lady in Turkish costume, 18th century

Cabin under a tree in Cairo, 1858. Creator: Willem de Famars Testas
Cabin under a tree in Cairo, 1858

View of the temple ruins at Philae near Aswan, 1859. Creator: Willem de Famars Testas
View of the temple ruins at Philae near Aswan, 1859

The capture of Tumulit during the Samalanga expedition, August 26, 1877, 1883. Creator: Willem de Famars Testas
The capture of Tumulit during the Samalanga expedition, August 26, 1877, 1883

Merchant ship from the time of Thotmes III, 1858-1860. Creator: Willem de Famars Testas
Merchant ship from the time of Thotmes III, 1858-1860. From a painted bas-relief on the wall of Queen Hatshepsut's temple at Deir-al-Bahari in Gournah

Men in Oriental Costumes, c1845. Creator: Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Pena
Men in Oriental Costumes, c1845

An Encampment in the Atlas Mountains, c1865. Creator: Eugene Fromentin
An Encampment in the Atlas Mountains, c1865. Prosper Dorbec in "L'Hellenisme d'Eugene Fromentin, " in the "Gazette des Beaux-Arts, " 5th per

Woman from the Bulgarian Coast, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Woman from the Bulgarian Coast, 1700-1737

Man from the Bulgarian Coast, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Man from the Bulgarian Coast, 1700-1737

Woman from the Albanian Coast, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Woman from the Albanian Coast, 1700-1737

Man from the Albanian Coast, 1700-1737. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Man from the Albanian Coast, 1700-1737

Man from the Island of Kithnos (Thermia), 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Man from the Island of Kithnos (Thermia), 1700-1737

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"Exploring the Orientalist Aesthetics: From Granada to Morocco" Step into a world of exotic allure and vibrant colors with these captivating artworks. "The Court of the Lions, the Alhambra, Granada, 1853" transports us to the enchanting palace in Spain, showcasing its intricate beauty through a colored lithograph. In "A Peep at the Train, India, 1892, " we catch a glimpse of bustling life in India as captured by pencil and watercolor on paper. The artist skillfully depicts the energy and movement surrounding this mode of transportation. Immerse yourself in opulence with "Costume Design for a Sultan. " This watercolor on paper showcases an elaborate ensemble fit for royalty. It offers a tantalizing glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of those who once inhabited palaces adorned with such grandeur. Witness cultural fusion with "Western Gentleman in Oriental Costume. " Created by a British painter around 1840-45, this artwork blurs boundaries between East and West as it portrays an individual embracing Eastern attire while retaining Western features. Feel serenity wash over you as you observe "Evening Prayer in the Sahara. " Painted in 1863 using oil on canvas, this piece captures both tranquility and spirituality amidst vast desert landscapes. "The Harem of Sheikh Sadat, Cairo, 1870" invites us into an intimate space where women gather. Through delicate brushstrokes and attention to detail, we gain insight into their lives within this secluded sanctuary. Transport yourself to another era with "Odalisque, " painted in 1920. This oil-on-canvas masterpiece exudes sensuality through its portrayal of reclining female figures draped luxuriously amidst sumptuous surroundings. "The Chess Game, " created in 1896 using oil on panel takes us into a realm where strategy meets leisure. This intriguing scene invites contemplation while highlighting elements from oriental culture.