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Tanger Collection

"A Glimpse into the Enchanting Tanger: From Zeppelins to Pottery Studios" Step back in time and soar through the skies with an aerial view of Tangier, Morocco

Background imageTanger Collection: Aerial view of Tangier, Morocco, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933)

Aerial view of Tangier, Morocco, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Background imageTanger Collection: Evening At Tangier, 1935. Artist: Sir John Lavery

Evening At Tangier, 1935. Artist: Sir John Lavery
Evening At Tangier, 1935. After the painting by Sir John Lavery, R.A. From Modern Masterpieces Part 21. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Background imageTanger Collection: A pottery studio, Tanger

A pottery studio, Tanger. Private Collection

Background imageTanger Collection: Moving a harem : women of El Menebhi from Marrakech going to Tangier, c. 1900, photo Rudolf Hedrich

Moving a harem : women of El Menebhi from Marrakech going to Tangier, c. 1900, photo Rudolf Hedrich
1733652 Moving a harem : women of El Menebhi from Marrakech going to Tangier, c. 1900, photo Rudolf Hedrich; (add.info.: Moving a harem : women of El Menebhi from Marrakech going to Tangier, c)

Background imageTanger Collection: Morocco, 19th century (engraving)

Morocco, 19th century (engraving)
3618250 Morocco, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Morocco. Tanger. Market. Engraving, 19th century.); PHAS/UIG

Background imageTanger Collection: The Greyhound, 1910, (1914). Artist: Sir John Lavery

The Greyhound, 1910, (1914). Artist: Sir John Lavery
The Greyhound, 1910. Sir Reginald Lister and Eileen Lavery; The Last British Minister, the Drawing Room, British Legation, Tangier. After an original oil painting by Sir John Lavery (1856-1941)

Background imageTanger Collection: Green door and flowers of the Tanger medina. Morocco

Green door and flowers of the Tanger medina. Morocco

Background imageTanger Collection: Window of the Tanger medina. Morocco

Window of the Tanger medina. Morocco

Background imageTanger Collection: Colonial Tanger window. Morocco

Colonial Tanger window. Morocco

Background imageTanger Collection: Cape Spartel Lighthouse, Tangier, Morocco

Cape Spartel Lighthouse, Tangier, Morocco

Background imageTanger Collection: Tangier, Morocco

Tangier, Morocco

Background imageTanger Collection: Ashy-throated Bush-Tanager

Ashy-throated Bush-Tanager (Cholorspingus canigularis) resting on mossy branch, Ecuador

Background imageTanger Collection: Tangier (w / c on paper)

Tangier (w / c on paper)
BUT95946 Tangier (w/c on paper) by Crawhall, Joseph (1861-1913); 25x28 cm; Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBerwick-Upon-Tweed Art Gallery; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageTanger Collection: Tangier, 1911 (w / c and gouache on paper)

Tangier, 1911 (w / c and gouache on paper)
FLF185788 Tangier, 1911 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934); 28.5x78.1 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageTanger Collection: Tangiers

Tangiers
BAL25494 Tangiers by Brabazon, Hercules Brabazon (1821-1906); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageTanger Collection: Jewish man and women of Tangiers, 1878 (litho)

Jewish man and women of Tangiers, 1878 (litho)
695025 Jewish man and women of Tangiers, 1878 (litho) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Juif et juives de Tanger; ); French

Background imageTanger Collection: Moroccan boy from Tangiers (photo)

Moroccan boy from Tangiers (photo)
5999867 Moroccan boy from Tangiers (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moroccan boy from Tangiers. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTanger Collection: A Jewish family of Morocco, 1878 (litho)

A Jewish family of Morocco, 1878 (litho)
695027 A Jewish family of Morocco, 1878 (litho) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juifs et juives de Maroc; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageTanger Collection: Jewish Woman from Tangiers (oil on canvas)

Jewish Woman from Tangiers (oil on canvas)
ZEN145973 Jewish Woman from Tangiers (oil on canvas) by Landelle, Charles (1821-1908); Musee Des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France; eJ.P. Zenobel; French, out of copyright

Background imageTanger Collection: Market Place, Tangiers (oil on board)

Market Place, Tangiers (oil on board)
Ma198349 Market Place, Tangiers (oil on board) by Burgess, John-Bagnold (1830-97); 8.9x17.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageTanger Collection: Tangier, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Tangier, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Tangier, 1844. View of the port of Tangier on the coast of North Africa. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

Background imageTanger Collection: Gate of Tangier - flight of the population, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Gate of Tangier - flight of the population, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Gate of Tangier - flight of the population, 1844. Scene from the Franco-Moroccan War, showing...the flight of the inhabitants, by the gate Marshan from the citadel of Tangier

Background imageTanger Collection: French fleet off Tangier, 1844. Creator: Unknown

French fleet off Tangier, 1844. Creator: Unknown
French fleet off Tangier, 1844. The French navy preparing to attack the Moroccan town of Tangier, on the coast of North Africa

Background imageTanger Collection: Bombardment of Tangier, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Bombardment of Tangier, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Bombardment of Tangier, 1844. The French navy attacking the coast of North Africa. A correspondent of the time wrote: I send you by packet, thinking it may be useful for your valuable journal

Background imageTanger Collection: Camels Reposing, Tangiers, ca. 1854-74. Creator: Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y

Camels Reposing, Tangiers, ca. 1854-74. Creator: Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y
Camels Reposing, Tangiers, ca. 1854-74

Background imageTanger Collection: A Jewish Bride in Tangier, 1833. 1833. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

A Jewish Bride in Tangier, 1833. 1833. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
A Jewish Bride in Tangier, 1833

Background imageTanger Collection: Street Scene in Tangier, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Street Scene in Tangier, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Street Scene in Tangier, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Background imageTanger Collection: Tangier, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Tangier, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Tangier, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Background imageTanger Collection: Saints House and Field, Tangier, 1885. Artist: Norman Garstin

Saints House and Field, Tangier, 1885. Artist: Norman Garstin
Saints House and Field, Tangier, 1885. Painting held at Plymouth City Council Museum and Art Gallery, Plymouth. From The Studio Volume 10. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1897]

Background imageTanger Collection: In the Street (A Scene in Tangier), c1903 (1903-1904). Artist: George Charles Haite

In the Street (A Scene in Tangier), c1903 (1903-1904). Artist: George Charles Haite
In the Street (A Scene in Tangier), c1903 (1903-1904). From The Studio Volume 30. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1903-1904]

Background imageTanger Collection: The Grey Drawing Room, Tangiers, 1911, (1914). Artist: Sir John Lavery

The Grey Drawing Room, Tangiers, 1911, (1914). Artist: Sir John Lavery
The Grey Drawing Room, Tangiers, 1911. After an original oil painting by Sir John Lavery (1856-1941). From The Studio Vol. 62 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1914.]

Background imageTanger Collection: An Arab woman from Tangier, Morocco, 1895. Artist: Henri Thiriat

An Arab woman from Tangier, Morocco, 1895. Artist: Henri Thiriat
An Arab woman from Tangier, Morocco, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Background imageTanger Collection: An Arab man from Tangier, Morocco, 1895. Artist: Henri Thiriat

An Arab man from Tangier, Morocco, 1895. Artist: Henri Thiriat
An Arab man from Tangier, Morocco, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Background imageTanger Collection: Tangier, Morocco, 1895. Artist: Taylor

Tangier, Morocco, 1895. Artist: Taylor
Tangier, Morocco, 1895. As seen from the east. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Background imageTanger Collection: A Jewish boy, Tangier, Morocco

A Jewish boy, Tangier, Morocco

Background imageTanger Collection: Tangier, Morocco - Petit Socco (Zoco Chico) Spanish Legation

Tangier, Morocco - Petit Socco (Zoco Chico) Spanish Legation
Tangier, Morocco - The Petit Socco (Zoco Chico) - the Spanish Legation and Post Office. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTanger Collection: Beaches Morocco Mediterranean coast Panoramics

Beaches Morocco Mediterranean coast Panoramics
Beaches of Morocco on the Mediterranean coast, Panoramics in Morocco, 1898, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Tanger, Tanger Ost mit Mittelmeer und Schiffen

Background imageTanger Collection: Beaches Tangier Panoramics Morocco 1898 Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima

Beaches Tangier Panoramics Morocco 1898 Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Beaches of Tangier, Panoramics in Morocco, 1898, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Tanger, Tanger Sud mit Strand und Mittelmeer

Background imageTanger Collection: Buildings Mexico Views Tangier 1898 Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima

Buildings Mexico Views Tangier 1898 Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Buildings in Mexico, Views of Tangier, 1898, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Tanger, nord

Background imageTanger Collection: Kasbah Tangier 1898 Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima

Kasbah Tangier 1898 Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Kasbah of Tangier, 1898, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Tanger, Kasbah

Background imageTanger Collection: Young Moroccan Woman, Tangiers, Province de Tanger

Young Moroccan Woman, Tangiers, Province de Tanger, Morocco. Date: 1900s

Background imageTanger Collection: The historic Hotel Continental perched above the port

The historic Hotel Continental perched above the port in the old medina of Tangier. It was used for some scenes in the film of Paul Bowles book The Sheltering Sky

Background imageTanger Collection: Boats moored in the busy fishing port in Tangier, Morocco

Boats moored in the busy fishing port in Tangier, Morocco

Background imageTanger Collection: View over Tangier, Morocco

View over Tangier, Morocco

Background imageTanger Collection: Capture of a Moorish standard by the English Horse, at Tangier, 1664

Capture of a Moorish standard by the English Horse, at Tangier, 1664

Background imageTanger Collection: Riffian nuptial dance in Tangier, 1860

Riffian nuptial dance in Tangier, 1860. The Riffian or Rif Berber are a North African Berber tribe. A print from The Illustrated London News, (28 April 1860)

Background imageTanger Collection: Pastrana Tapestries, 1471 c Taking of Tanger

Pastrana Tapestries, 1471 c Taking of Tanger
The Pastrana Tapestries: The taking og Tangier. ca. 1471 - 1475. Entry of the Portuguese army in the city, delivered by the lord of Asilah




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"A Glimpse into the Enchanting Tanger: From Zeppelins to Pottery Studios" Step back in time and soar through the skies with an aerial view of Tangier, Morocco, captured from a majestic Zeppelin in 1930. The bustling city unfolds beneath you, revealing its vibrant colors and rich history. Transport yourself to an evening at Tangier in 1935, as envisioned by Sir John Lavery. His masterpiece "Evening At Tangier" portrays the city's allure under the moonlit sky, evoking a sense of mystery and romance. Discover the artistry that thrives within Tangier's walls at a pottery studio. Witness skilled hands shaping clay into exquisite creations that reflect both tradition and innovation. Journey even further back to 1471 when Pastrana Tapestries immortalized the historic event known as "Taking of Tanger. " These intricate tapestries depict scenes of conquest and triumph that shaped Tangier's destiny. Sir John Lavery returns with "The Greyhound, " capturing a moment frozen in time amidst colonial-era Tangier. This painting transports us to early 20th-century streets filled with elegance and sophistication. Stroll through narrow alleyways adorned with green doors and blooming flowers within the enchanting medina of Tanger. Lose yourself in its maze-like charm while immersing yourself in Moroccan culture. Peek through a window within this ancient medina, catching glimpses of everyday life unfolding behind intricately carved wooden frames. Each frame tells a story waiting to be discovered by curious eyes. Marvel at Colonial Tanger windows that stand as architectural gems, showcasing European influences blended harmoniously with Moroccan aesthetics. These windows are portals connecting past eras with present-day beauty. "The Prisoner, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1894, captures emotions etched onto faces hidden behind prison bars - reminding us of human resilience even during challenging times.