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Taking tea in the Harem. Creator: Ernst, Rudolf (1854-1932)Taking tea in the Harem. Private Collection
Painting of a princess listening to female musiciansPainting of a princess with a huqqa listening to female musicians in a palace garden, from Guler in the Punjab, from the V&As collection
Syrian restaurant, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceSyrian restaurant, between c1910 and c1915
At Close of Day, 1936. Creator: R L LekhiAt Close of Day, 1936. Indian man sitting on a charpoy smoking a hookah. From " The Civil and Military Gazette" Annual, 1936. [India, 1936]
Albert Frederick Calvert in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, 1907. Creator: UnknownAlbert Frederick Calvert in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, 1907. Portrait of Australian traveller and author Calvert (1872-1946) wearing oriental dress and smoking a huqqa
The Maharajah of Benares, 1876. Creator: UnknownThe Maharajah of Benares, 1876. Visit of the future King Edward VII to India. The Maharajah [Ishwari Prasad Narayan Singh] is described by the "Daily Telegraph" correspondent as being a
A Festive Gathering, c1163 AH/AD 1750. Creator: UnknownA Festive Gathering, c1163 AH/AD 1750. This painting celebrates the pleasures of smoking and partaking in good company. The composition is made up of animated vignettes
Costumes de Différents Pays, Nabab de la Côte du Coromandel, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-SauveurCostumes de Differents Pays, Nabab de la Cote du Coromandel, c1797
Base for a Water Pipe (huqqa) in the Form of a Dancer (image 2 of 3), between c.1750 and c.1900. Creator: UnknownBase for a Water Pipe (huqqa) in the Form of a Dancer (image 2 of 3), between c.1750 and c.1900
Girl of Northern India; Black Bear Shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. Creator: UnknownGirl of Northern India; Black Bear Shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin
Raja Dip Singh, between c1775 and c1800. Creator: UnknownRaja Dip Singh, between c1775 and c1800
Women Playing a Game of Chess, c1700. Creator: UnknownWomen Playing a Game of Chess, c1700
Untitled (Gentleman In Eastern Costume With Nubian Model), 1858. Creator: Roger FentonUntitled (Gentleman In Eastern Costume With Nubian Model), 1858
Algerine Women, 1857. Creator: UnknownAlgerine Women, 1857. Group of women smoking a huqqa in North Africa. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
Musical Performance (Recto); Page of Calligraphy (Verso), c1750. Creator: UnknownMusical Performance (Recto); Page of Calligraphy (Verso), c1750
Camel-drivers Encampment in the Desert, 1857. Creator: UnknownCamel-drivers Encampment in the Desert, 1857. The camels are unladen, and most of them, weary with the day's work, lie about in uncouth
A Noble Being Entertained by a Female Musician, c1700. Creator: UnknownA Noble Being Entertained by a Female Musician, c1700
Mian Bhupal Dev of Jasrota (circa 1670-circa 1730), c1715. Creator: UnknownMian Bhupal Dev of Jasrota (circa 1670-circa 1730), c1715
Raja Shamsher Sen of Mandi and Raja Ranjit Suket in Daurbar, between c1772 and c1773. Creator: UnknownRaja Shamsher Sen of Mandi and Raja Ranjit Suket in Durbar, between c1772 and c1773
Seated Indian man with hookah, 1870-1923. Creator: Willem WitsenSeated Indian man with hookah, 1870-1923
The Ex-Queen of Oude (Lucknow), 1857. Creator: UnknownThe Ex-Queen of Oude (Lucknow), 1857. Begum Hazrat Mahal was the second wife of Nawab of Awadh Wajid Ali Shah, and the regent of Awadh
The Nawab of Morshedabad at Prayer, from a native drawing, 1857. Creator: UnknownThe Nawab of Morshedabad at Prayer, from a native drawing, 1857. The Engraving representing the Nawab of Morshedabad at Prayer...gives a faithful idea of the interior of a Mahometan place of worship;
Elephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. Creator: UnknownElephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. View of...the great waterworks at present in course of erection upon Messrs
Fumeurs et priseurs, 19th century. Creator: Honore DaumierFumeurs et priseurs, 19th century. Smokers and appraisers
A Couple on a Terrace Surrounded by Attendants and Musicians, 18th Century. Creator: UnknownA Couple on a Terrace Surrounded by Attendants and Musicians, 18th Century
Massacre des Mameluks Rebelles dans le Château de Caire, 1818. Creator: Emile Jean-Horace VernetMassacre des Mameluks Rebelles dans le Chateau de Caire, 1818. Massacre of Mamluk rebels at a castle in Cairo, Egypt, 1818
Oriental Woman with a Waterpipe, probably 1845. Creator: Master VCDOriental Woman with a Waterpipe, probably 1845
Turkish coffee house, 1854. Creator: UnknownTurkish coffee house, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"
A Middle Eastern Woman Reclining in an Exotic Setting, 1844. Creator: Edouard de BeaumontA Middle Eastern Woman Reclining in an Exotic Setting, 1844
Aurungzebe's Mosque, at Benares, 1834. Creator: William PurserAurungzebe's Mosque, at Benares, 1834. View of the Alamgir Mosque at Varanasi in India. One of its minarets collapsed and killed several people; the other was removed due safety concerns
Marquis Claes Lagergren (1853-1930) in eastern costume smoking a hookah. Creator: Guillaume BerggrenMarquis Claes Lagergren (1853-1930) in eastern costume smoking a hookah
Tea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-GorskyTea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Men having tea outdoors. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 138
Water pipe, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-GorskyWater pipe, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Man seated with water pipe, next to an ornate wall. Russian chemist and photographer Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky (1863-1944)
Femme en Grand Parure [Woman in Grand Attire], between 1808 and 1812. Creator: Balthazar SolvynsFemme en Grand Parure [Woman in Grand Attire], between 1808 and 1812. Series: Les Hindous
Gipsy Dancer; Notes on Albania, 1875. Creator: Frederick A. LyonsGipsy Dancer; Notes on Albania, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C
Railway Travelling in India, c1891. Creator: James GrantRailway Travelling in India, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
Rajahs and Zemindars of the Northern Provinces of Hindostan, c1891. Creator: James GrantRajahs and Zemindars of the Northern Provinces of Hindostan, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant
Hyder Ali and the Missionary, c1891. Creator: James GrantHyder Ali and the Missionary, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
Jaut Zemindars and Peasants, c1891. Creator: James GrantJaut Zemindars and Peasants, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
A Thirsty Soul, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight BrowneA Thirsty Soul, n.d
Young Woman Smoking a Huqqa, 18th century. Creator: UnknownYoung Woman Smoking a Huqqa, 18th century
Bell-Shaped Huqqa Base with Floral Design, 18th / 19th century. Creator: UnknownBell-Shaped Huqqa Base with Floral Design, 18th/19th century
Globular Huqqa Base with Floral Design, 19th century. Creator: UnknownGlobular Huqqa Base with Floral Design, 19th century
100. Un Iwan, aDamas, 1843. Creator: H. Clerget100. Un Iwan, a Damas, 1843. An iwan (hall or audience chamber), Damascus, Syria
Lovers on a garden terrace; musicians and attendants, 18th century. Creator: UnknownLovers on a garden terrace; musicians and attendants, 18th century
The Captive, from "Illustrated London News", April 15, 1848. Creator: HThe Captive, from " Illustrated London News", April 15, 1848
Making Tea In Algiers, 1840s. Creator: Timm, Vasily (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)Making Tea In Algiers, 1840s. Private Collection
Bayard Taylor, 1855. Creator: Thomas HicksBayard Taylor, 1855
A lady on a terrace with hookah and falcon, 20th century. Creator: UnknownA lady on a terrace with hookah and falcon, 20th century. Attributed to a follower of Har Jaimal
Rao Ram Chandra of Bedla on a swing, ca. 1740s. Creator: ShahjiRao Ram Chandra of Bedla on a swing, ca. 1740s. Attributed to Shahji
Diwan Nawal Singh, Prime Minister of Datia, ca. 1750. Creator: UnknownDiwan Nawal Singh, Prime Minister of Datia, ca. 1750
Female performer with tanpura, 18th century. Creator: UnknownFemale performer with tanpura, 18th century
A Lady and attendant on a terrace at evening, with three women musicians, 18th century
Portrait of John B. Carmac, in Greek Evzone Costume, 1853. Creator: Walter GouldPortrait of John B. Carmac, in Greek Evzone Costume, 1853
Portrait of a Raja, probably Raja Dhrub Dev of Jasrota, ca. 1690-1700. Creator: UnknownPortrait of a Raja, probably Raja Dhrub Dev of Jasrota, ca.1690-1700
Gosain Kirpal Girji, ca. 1720. Creator: UnknownGosain Kirpal Girji, ca. 1720
Bottle with Four Handles, Iran, 19th century. Creator: UnknownBottle with Four Handles, Iran, 19th century. INfluenced by Venetian style
Odalisque reclining in a harem, from "Titres de Romance", 1857Odalisque reclining in a harem, from " Titres de Romance", 1857. [La plainte de la captive]
The Pipe Bearer, 1856. Creator: John Frederick LewisThe Pipe Bearer, 1856
Prince and Ladies in a Garden, mid-18th century. Creator: Nidha MalPrince and Ladies in a Garden, mid-18th century
Princesses Gather at a Fountain, ca. 1770. Creator: UnknownPrincesses Gather at a Fountain, ca. 1770
Study for The Pipe Bearer, 1841-51. Creator: John Frederick LewisStudy for " The Pipe Bearer", 1841-51
Armes et ustensiles du Kaire, December 1849-January 1850. Creator: Maxime du CampArmes et ustensiles du Kaire, December 1849-January 1850
Asiatic Turk, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888
Odalisque, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888
A Raja Smoking a Hookah, ca. 1690-1710. Creator: UnknownA Raja Smoking a Hookah, ca. 1690-1710
Portrait of Thakur Utham Ram, ca. 1760. Creator: UnknownPortrait of Thakur Utham Ram, ca. 1760
Maharaja Bijay Singh in His Harem, ca. 1770. Creator: UnknownMaharaja Bijay Singh in His Harem, ca. 1770
Halt of Caravans at the Wells of Saba (Beersheba) in the Desert South of Hebron, 1850
Man smoking a water pipe on board the Hatasoo steamboat, Egypt, 1898. The Hatasoo was a passenger paddle steamer on the River Nile, built in 1890. Am Bord der Nildampfer Hatasoo
Portrait of Asker Khan, Ambassador of Persia, in Paris in 1808, 1809. Creator: Davin-MirvaultPortrait of Asker Khan, Ambassador of Persia, in Paris in 1808, 1809. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles
Arab Horse Dealers. Creator: UnknownArab Horse Dealers. Postcard
Persane Fumant Le Kalgan, (Persian woman smoking in Kalgan), 1900. Creator: UnknownPersane Fumant Le Kalgan, (Persian woman smoking in Kalgan), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VIII". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900 ]
The Cup of Coffee: Two women taking coffee and smoking hubble-bubble, pub. 1865. CreatorThe Cup of Coffee: Two women taking coffee and smoking hubble-bubble, with a black African woman slave, from Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published 1865 (colour litho)
Man smoking a hookah of hashish or opium, pub. 1808-12. Creator: Franz Balthazar SolvynsMan smoking a hookah of hashish or opium, from Les Hindous ou la Description de leurs Moeurs Coutumes et Ceremonies, pub. 1808-12 (coloured etching)
Family: Man smoking a hookah and girl doing Yoga, c1850. Creator: Indian School (19th Century)Family: Man smoking a hookah and girl doing Yoga, c.1850 (w/c on paper)
Black woman, 1875-1876. Creator: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)Black woman, 1875-1876. Found in the Collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg
The caterpillar on his mushroom, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I
Pipe Attendant, 1857. Creator: UnknownPipe Attendant, 1857. The pipe-attendant is an essential in Oriental luxury and comfort, the pipe itself being the inseparable companion of Nawab, Pasha, and Sahib
Sketches in the Persian Gulf - the Hon. Mr. Murray and his suite - from a photograph, 1857. Creator: UnknownSketches in the Persian Gulf - the Hon. Mr. Murray and his suite - from a photograph, 1857. Engraving after a photograph by Major H
A group of Greek, Armenian and Turkish merchants in a coffee house in Vienna, 1813-1824. Creator: Johan Friedrich FritzA group of Greek, Armenian and Turkish merchants in a coffee house in Vienna, 1813-1824
Montenegro, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen &Montenegro, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1890
An Arab sheikh smoking, 1848. Artist: Saint GermainAn Arab sheikh smoking, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes
The watch, 1879. Private Collection
