Orientalist Collection (#39)

John Selden, English legal scholar C017 / 7987
John Selden (1584-1654), English legal scholar and parliamentarian. Selden was renowned in his time as one of Englands leading learned men

Bread seller, figure in wax by Andr鳠Garcia
Bread seller, figure in wax by Andr鳠 Garcia (19th c.). Romanticism. Orientalism. Sculpture

TAPIRO i BARO, Josep (1836-1913). Man. 19th c. Romanticism. Orientalism. Watercolour. SPAIN. Reus. Salvador Vilaseca Regional Museum

PEREZ VILLaMIL, Jenaro (1807-1854). El juramento de Alvar Fa񥺠 Minaya. 1847. Romanticism. Orientalism. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Sevilla. Royal Alcazars

MUяZ i DEGRAIN, Antoni (1841-1924). The Colossus
MUя Z i DEGRAIN, Antoni (1841-1924). The Colossus

In the country of thirst. Published in L Illustration
" In the country of thirst. Published in " L Illustration", February 4th 1899. Romanticism. Orientalism. Drawing."

DEATH OF MISSIONARY, 1822. The death of American Baptist missionary and orientalist Felix Cary (or Carey) and his family at Serampore, West Bengal, India. Line engraving and etching, American, 1837

HENRY YULE (1820-1880). British Orientalist, historian, and translator. Line engraving, English, 1890, after Theodore Blake Wirgman

HENRY CRESWICKE RAWLINSON (1810-1895). English army officer and Orientalist. Mezzotint, 19th century

FRIEDRICH MAX MULLER (1823-1900). British orientalist. Steel engraving, 19th century

WILLIAM CAREY (1761-1834). English orientalist and missionary. Carey baptizing the first Hindu convert, a carpenter named Kristno, in the Hooghly River, India

RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON (1821-1890). English explorer and Orientalist. Wood engraving, English, 1887

SIR WILLIAM JONES (1746-1794). English Orientalist and jurist. Stipple engraving, 1835, after the painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds

Samuel Bochart
SAMUEL BOCHART French orientalist. Date: 1599 - 1667

BURCKHARDT (1784 - 1817)
JOHANN LUDWIG BURCKHARDT Swiss orientalist Date: 1784 - 1817

Wm Carey (& Servant)
WILLIAM CAREY - English Orientalist and Missionary with his Pundit (servant) at the College of Fort William, Calcutta. Date: 1761 - 1834

Theodore Tronchin, French theologian
Theodore Tronchin (1582-1657), French theologian. Tronchin was a Calvinist protestant minister who represented Geneva at the Synod of Dort

Richard Francis Burton, British explorer
Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890), British explorer. Expelled from Oxford University, Burton served in the army in India for seven years from 1842 where he learnt several Eastern languages

Thomas Hyde, English orientalist
Thomas Hyde (1636-1703), English orientalist. Hyde was educated at Eton College and then Cambridge University. He studied a wide variety of languages, especially oriental ones

KLAPROTH (1743 - 1817)
MARTIN HEINRICH KLAPROTH German chemist. Discovered uranium in 1789. Spent his later years studying Asiatic languages

Samuel Silvestre Sacy
SAMUEL SILVESTRE de SACY French writer, editor and political journalist, son of noted orientalist

Aignan-Stanislas Julien
AIGNAN-STANISLAS JULIEN French orientalist

Anna Maria Van Schurman
ANNA MARIA VAN SCHURMAN Dutch orientalist

Antoine Galland / Cazon
ANTOINE GALLAND French orientalist &c

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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.