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Background imageTurbans Collection: The Lacedemonian Ambassadors, for 'The Lysistrata of Aristophanes', ca. 1926

The Lacedemonian Ambassadors, for "The Lysistrata of Aristophanes", ca. 1926
The Lacedemonian Ambassadors, for " The Lysistrata of Aristophanes", ca. 1926. (Originally published privately by Leonard Smithers in 1896]

Background imageTurbans Collection: Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480. Creator: Bihzad

Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480. Creator: Bihzad
Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480

Background imageTurbans Collection: Reciting Poetry in a Garden, Iran, first quarter 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Reciting Poetry in a Garden, Iran, first quarter 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Reciting Poetry in a Garden, Iran, first quarter 17th century

Background imageTurbans Collection: Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca

Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca.1540-50

Background imageTurbans Collection: William Edward Dighton (1822-1853) in Middle Eastern Dress, ca. 1852-53. Creator

William Edward Dighton (1822-1853) in Middle Eastern Dress, ca. 1852-53. Creator
William Edward Dighton (1822-1853) in Middle Eastern Dress, ca. 1852-53

Background imageTurbans Collection: The Nizam of Hyderabad, c1911, (c1920). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd

The Nizam of Hyderabad, c1911, (c1920). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
The Nizam of Hyderabad, c1911, (c1920). Portrait of Asaf Jah VII (1886-1967), the last Nizam (ruler) of the princely state of Hyderabad in India

Background imageTurbans Collection: New Lamps for Old, 1901. Creator: Joseph Edward Southall

New Lamps for Old, 1901. Creator: Joseph Edward Southall
New Lamps for Old (in frame), 1901. The subject is taken from story of Aladdin in the One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights)

Background imageTurbans Collection: Western Gentleman in Oriental Costume. Creator: British Painter (ca. 1840-45)

Western Gentleman in Oriental Costume. Creator: British Painter (ca. 1840-45)
Western Gentleman in Oriental Costume

Background imageTurbans Collection: A Tailor, c1920s. Creator: Mortimer L Menpes

A Tailor, c1920s. Creator: Mortimer L Menpes
A Tailor, c1920s. Indian man with beard and turban, sewing with needle and thread. From " India" by Flora A. Steel. [A. & C. Black, Ltd, London, c1920s]

Background imageTurbans Collection: Boy in a Turban, Winged Angel and Three Companions

Boy in a Turban, Winged Angel and Three Companions, about 1600. Additional Info: The young man on the left gazes steadily outward, capturing the viewer's interest with his direct stare

Background imageTurbans Collection: Portrait of two men, about 1870-1880. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of two men, about 1870-1880. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of two men, about 1870-1880. Additional Info: Two men seated together. One man is sitting on a wooden crate and wearing a turban

Background imageTurbans Collection: Beatrice, 1866. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron

Beatrice, 1866. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Beatrice, 1866. Julia Margaret Cameron's niece May Prinsep (1853-1931), who at age thirteen was one of several orphans adopted by Sara and Thoby Prinsep

Background imageTurbans Collection: Fakir, 1858. Creator: Felice Beato

Fakir, 1858. Creator: Felice Beato
Fakir, 1858. A portrait of a bearded man wearing a turban, a large cloth is tied across his chest over his shirt. He holds a tube in his left hand

Background imageTurbans Collection: Portrait of a Native Servant, 1858-1859. Creator: Felice Beato

Portrait of a Native Servant, 1858-1859. Creator: Felice Beato
Portrait of a Native Servant, 1858-1859. A portrait of a bearded man in traditional clothing, wearing a turban. He is standing in front of a stone column

Background imageTurbans Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, early-mid 17th century. Creator: Artus Wolfordt

The Adoration of the Magi, early-mid 17th century. Creator: Artus Wolfordt
The Adoration of the Magi, early-mid 17th century

Background imageTurbans Collection: Joseph Sold by his Brothers, 1744. Creator: Balthasar Beschey

Joseph Sold by his Brothers, 1744. Creator: Balthasar Beschey
Joseph Sold by his Brothers, 1744

Background imageTurbans Collection: Joseph, Overseer of Egypt, 1744. Creator: Balthasar Beschey

Joseph, Overseer of Egypt, 1744. Creator: Balthasar Beschey
Joseph, Overseer of Egypt, 1744

Background imageTurbans Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, 1788. Creator: Andries Lens

The Adoration of the Magi, 1788. Creator: Andries Lens
The Adoration of the Magi, 1788

Background imageTurbans Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Abraham Janssens

The Adoration of the Magi, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Abraham Janssens
The Adoration of the Magi, late 16th-early 17th century

Background imageTurbans Collection: Resurrection of Christ, mid-16th century. Creator: Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder

Resurrection of Christ, mid-16th century. Creator: Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder
Resurrection of Christ, mid-16th century

Background imageTurbans Collection: Portrait of a Man in Eastern Attire

Portrait of a Man in Eastern Attire, mid-18th century

Background imageTurbans Collection: Sebastian of Rome Being Captured by Diocletian, 1575. Creator: Ambrosius Francken I

Sebastian of Rome Being Captured by Diocletian, 1575. Creator: Ambrosius Francken I
Sebastian of Rome Being Captured by Diocletian, 1575

Background imageTurbans Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, 1620. Creator: Cornelis de Vos

The Adoration of the Magi, 1620. Creator: Cornelis de Vos
The Adoration of the Magi, 1620

Background imageTurbans Collection: Epitaph of Willem van Meerbeeck and His Wife Barbara Kegeleers

Epitaph of Willem van Meerbeeck and His Wife Barbara Kegeleers
Epitaph of and His Wife Barbara Kegeleers, 1620

Background imageTurbans Collection: Crowning with Thorns, 1565. Creator: Lambert van Noort

Crowning with Thorns, 1565. Creator: Lambert van Noort
Crowning with Thorns, 1565

Background imageTurbans Collection: The Burial of Sarah, 1602. Creator: Martin de Vos

The Burial of Sarah, 1602. Creator: Martin de Vos
The Burial of Sarah, 1602

Background imageTurbans Collection: Native travelling in India, 1872. Creator: Charles Roberts

Native travelling in India, 1872. Creator: Charles Roberts
Native travelling in India, 1872

Background imageTurbans Collection: Message Was Received Of The Outbreak At Meerut, c1929. Creators: Howard Davie, Harry Payne

Message Was Received Of The Outbreak At Meerut, c1929. Creators: Howard Davie, Harry Payne
Message Was Received Of The Outbreak At Meerut, c1929. The year 1857 startled the world with the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny, and [Lord Roberts], the Hero of Kandahar

Background imageTurbans Collection: Lord Kitchener, Commander-In-Chief In India, c1929. Creators: Howard Davie, Harry Payne

Lord Kitchener, Commander-In-Chief In India, c1929. Creators: Howard Davie, Harry Payne
Lord Kitchener, Commander-In-Chief In India, c1929. British rule: Horatio Herbert Kitchener was Commander-In-Chief of India from 1902 to 1909. From "Heroic Deeds of Great Men", by C

Background imageTurbans Collection: The Adoration of the Magi; Book of Hours, about 1480-1490. Creator: Georges Trubert

The Adoration of the Magi; Book of Hours, about 1480-1490. Creator: Georges Trubert
The Adoration of the Magi; Book of Hours, about 1480-1490. Additional Info: In this miniature, the three wise men who followed the star of Bethlehem from the east pay homage to Christ

Background imageTurbans Collection: Roussillon Going to Martel's Aid; Histoire de Charles Martel

Roussillon Going to Martel's Aid; Histoire de Charles Martel, written 1463-1465; illuminated 1467-1472

Background imageTurbans Collection: Guerin de Lorraine Freeing Vienne from the Saracens

Guerin de Lorraine Freeing Vienne from the Saracens; Histoire de Charles Martel, written 1463-1465; illuminated 1467-1472

Background imageTurbans Collection: A Judicial Duel Between Gillion's Son Gerard and the Emir Lucion

A Judicial Duel Between Gillion's Son Gerard and the Emir Lucion; Roman de Gillion de Trazegnies, 1464

Background imageTurbans Collection: Guide for Constructing the Letter H; Mira calligraphiae monumenta

Guide for Constructing the Letter H; Mira calligraphiae monumenta, about 1591-1596

Background imageTurbans Collection: The finding of Dr. Livingstone: return of Mr

The finding of Dr. Livingstone: return of Mr. Stanley to Bagamoyo, from a sketch by Lt. Henn, 1872. It appears that Mr

Background imageTurbans Collection: The Khedive of Egypt laying the first stone of the harbour works at Alexandria

The Khedive of Egypt laying the first stone of the harbour works at Alexandria, 1871....on a wharf near the Mahmoudieh Canal...were assembled all the Ministers, with Colonel Stanton, C.B

Background imageTurbans Collection: Eight Indian Military Officers, 1858-1869. Creator: Unknown

Eight Indian Military Officers, 1858-1869. Creator: Unknown
Eight Indian Military Officers, 1858-1869. Studio portrait of a group of eight Indian men dressed in military clothing and traditional headgear

Background imageTurbans Collection: Voyage en Orient. Syrie. Cheiks Druses. about 1860. Creator: Unknown

Voyage en Orient. Syrie. Cheiks Druses. about 1860. Creator: Unknown
Voyage en Orient. Syrie. Cheiks Druses. about 1860

Background imageTurbans Collection: A Young Scholar and his Tutor, about 1629-1630

A Young Scholar and his Tutor, about 1629-1630. Additional Info: An elderly man in a subdued green velvet cloak trimmed in fur instructs a boy wearing a lavish Eastern costume

Background imageTurbans Collection: Self-Portrait, Yawning, by 1783. Creator: Joseph Ducreux

Self-Portrait, Yawning, by 1783. Creator: Joseph Ducreux
Self-Portrait, Yawning, by 1783

Background imageTurbans Collection: Double Portrait, about 1660-1662. Creator: Michiel Sweerts

Double Portrait, about 1660-1662. Creator: Michiel Sweerts
Double Portrait, about 1660-1662. Additional Info: Two European men in Middle Eastern dress pose in front of a parapet

Background imageTurbans Collection: Mehmet II, 1881. Creator: Unknown

Mehmet II, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Mehmet II, 1881. Mehmet II (c1429-1481), called Fatih (Conqueror), was twice the sultan of the Ottoman Empire from August 1444 to September 1446 and then later from February 1451 to May 1481

Background imageTurbans Collection: Saint Veronica Displaying the Sudarium; Book of Hours

Saint Veronica Displaying the Sudarium; Book of Hours, about 1450-1455

Background imageTurbans Collection: Richard the Lionheart listening to music, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Richard the Lionheart listening to music, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Richard the Lionheart listening to music, 19th century. Scene at court depicting Richard I of England (1157-1199), known as Richard the Lionheart, listening to a harpist

Background imageTurbans Collection: Scenes of the Late War in France: retreat from Le Mans - Ghoums and Spahis in the snow

Scenes of the Late War in France: retreat from Le Mans - Ghoums and Spahis in the snow, 1871....the African cavalry, Spahis and Ghoums, belonging to the army of General Chanzy

Background imageTurbans Collection: Costume plates, 1838-1839. Creator: Unknown

Costume plates, 1838-1839. Creator: Unknown
Costume plates, 1838-1839. (Top left:) March 1838; (bottom left:) April - Morning Visiting Dress, Dinner Dress; (top right:) September 1839; (bottom right:) October - Public Promenade Dress

Background imageTurbans Collection: A man in an oriental costume. Creator: Adolf von Becker

A man in an oriental costume. Creator: Adolf von Becker
A man in an oriental costume

Background imageTurbans Collection: Chaucer's Man of Law's Tale - Design

Chaucer's Man of Law's Tale - Design, 1862-1864. Sultan of Syria viewing a portrait of Constance, daughter of the Emperor of Rome

Background imageTurbans Collection: Head of a Man with a Turban, 1649-1655. Creator: Salvator Rosa

Head of a Man with a Turban, 1649-1655. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Head of a Man with a Turban, 1649-1655

Background imageTurbans Collection: Adoration of the Magi, 1842-1866. Creator: Wladimir Swertschkoff

Adoration of the Magi, 1842-1866. Creator: Wladimir Swertschkoff
Adoration of the Magi, 1842-1866. Copy after Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Background imageTurbans Collection: 'Sacks of feathers were emptied upon them

"Sacks of feathers were emptied upon them, then a sackful of live rats, succeeded by a dozen monkeys and some score of young serpents", 1871

Background imageTurbans Collection: A man in oriental costume, 1729-1739. Creator: Unknown

A man in oriental costume, 1729-1739. Creator: Unknown
A man in oriental costume, 1729-1739

Background imageTurbans Collection: In costume: Ruth Deming, Helen Watson

In costume: Ruth Deming, Helen Watson, Dorothy Thurston, Kathleen Dunn, between c1915 and c1920

Background imageTurbans Collection: 'The Remorse of Judas, ' by E. Armitage, A.R.A. 1870. Creator: W Thomas

"The Remorse of Judas, " by E. Armitage, A.R.A. 1870. Creator: W Thomas
"The Remorse of Judas, " by E. Armitage, A.R.A. 1870. Engraving of a painting in the South Kensington Museum

Background imageTurbans Collection: A tiger-hunting party in India: preparing to start, 1870. Creator: Unknown

A tiger-hunting party in India: preparing to start, 1870. Creator: Unknown
A tiger-hunting party in India: preparing to start, 1870

Background imageTurbans Collection: A dance at Gilghit, 1870. Creator: Unknown

A dance at Gilghit, 1870. Creator: Unknown
A dance at Gilghit, on the southern slope of the Hindoo Koosh, 1870. The scene took place during the visit of Dr

Background imageTurbans Collection: 'The Descent From The Cross, ' etching by Rembrandt, 1870. Creator: Unknown

"The Descent From The Cross, " etching by Rembrandt, 1870. Creator: Unknown
"The Descent From The Cross, " etching by Rembrandt, 1870

Background imageTurbans Collection: Political Assassination in England!: the Murder of Sir Curzon Wyllie

Political Assassination in England!: the Murder of Sir Curzon Wyllie
Political Assassination in England: the Murder of Sir Curzon Wyllie... 1909....drawn...by our special artist, Cyrus Cuneo...From Material Supplied By Mr. D. W

Background imageTurbans Collection: Lonnie Smith, North Sea Jazz Festival

Lonnie Smith, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1996

Background imageTurbans Collection: Turban, British, ca. 1820. Creator: Unknown

Turban, British, ca. 1820. Creator: Unknown
Turban, British, ca. 1820

Background imageTurbans Collection: Battle Between Iranians and Turanians, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1562-83

Battle Between Iranians and Turanians, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1562-83

Background imageTurbans Collection: Khusrau Seated on his Throne, Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A. H. 931 / A. D

Khusrau Seated on his Throne, Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A. H. 931 / A. D
Khusrau Seated on his Throne, Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Background imageTurbans Collection: Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.D

Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.D
Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Background imageTurbans Collection: Portrait of Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca

Portrait of Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1620; recto: 1534 or later

Background imageTurbans Collection: Portrait of Qilich Khan Turani, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca

Portrait of Qilich Khan Turani, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1640; verso: ca. 1530-50

Background imageTurbans Collection: Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio... 1627-28

Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio... 1627-28
Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: 1627-28; verso: ca. 1530-50

Background imageTurbans Collection: Dancing Dervishes, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610; verso: ca. 1530-50

Dancing Dervishes, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610; verso: ca. 1530-50

Background imageTurbans Collection: Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin

Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin, Folio 104 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, dated A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Background imageTurbans Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Cornelis (1639-1680) and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort... ca

Equestrian Portrait of Cornelis (1639-1680) and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort... ca
Equestrian Portrait of Cornelis (1639-1680) and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort (1638-1653) with Their Tutor and Coachman, ca. 1652-53

Background imageTurbans Collection: On the banks of the Nile at Cairo, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

On the banks of the Nile at Cairo, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
On the banks of the Nile at Cairo, 1898. Am Nilufer bei Cairo. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Background imageTurbans Collection: Tea pickers, Peradeniya, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Tea pickers, Peradeniya, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Tea pickers, Peradeniya, Ceylon, 1898. In der Theefelden bei Paradenia. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Background imageTurbans Collection: Studies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Studies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Studies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Roman Catholic Tamil man, Sinhalese man, Muslim man. Tscheddy Mam (Tamile) (Romische Katholik), Singhalese, Mohamedaner

Background imageTurbans Collection: Money[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Money[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Money[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Geld[verleiher?], Kandy. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Background imageTurbans Collection: The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar (Prince Rantjitsinhji)

The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar (Prince Rantjitsinhji) in his Uniform on Active Service, First World War, January 1915, (c1920)

Background imageTurbans Collection: Girdi Kurds, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark Sykes

Girdi Kurds, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark Sykes
Girdi Kurds, c1906-1913, (1915). Kurdish men, possibly from Girdi Abdulaziz, (Erbil Governorate, Kurdistan Region of Iraq)

Background imageTurbans Collection: I do thee no wrong, didst not thou agree with me for a penny

I do thee no wrong, didst not thou agree with me for a penny, 19th century

Background imageTurbans Collection: Bedouin Arab, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Bedouin Arab, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Bedouin Arab, 1890. Nomadic Arab people who historically inhabited the desert regions in North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq and the Levant

Background imageTurbans Collection: Group portrait of four men, about 1860-1880. Creator: Unknown

Group portrait of four men, about 1860-1880. Creator: Unknown
Group portrait of four men, about 1860-1880. Additional Info: A group portrait of four men. The man on the far left is wearing a bowler hat and carrying a walking stick

Background imageTurbans Collection: Persia - Dervishes, Mollahs and Saids, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Persia - Dervishes, Mollahs and Saids, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Persia - Dervishes, Mollahs and Saids, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageTurbans Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales in Egypt: procession of the Holy Carpet at Cairo

The Prince and Princess of Wales in Egypt: procession of the Holy Carpet at Cairo, 1869

Background imageTurbans Collection: The Abyssinian Expedition: priests and villagers of Wadela singing the Song of Moses

The Abyssinian Expedition: priests and villagers of Wadela singing the Song of Moses before Sir Robert Napier, 1868. Ethiopians singing after the storming of Magdala

Background imageTurbans Collection: The Abyssinian Expedition: funeral of the widow of King Theodore at Aikhullet

The Abyssinian Expedition: funeral of the widow of King Theodore at Aikhullet, 1868....the unfortunate Queen or Empress of Abyssinia, the mother of the little boy

Background imageTurbans Collection: The Durbar at Umballah: meeting of the Governor-General of India and the Ameer of Cabul

The Durbar at Umballah: meeting of the Governor-General of India and the Ameer of Cabul, 1869

Background imageTurbans Collection: The Durbar at Lucknow: return visit of the Governor-General to the Rajah of Kapoorthulla

The Durbar at Lucknow: return visit of the Governor-General to the Rajah of Kapoorthulla - presentation of gifts, 1868. Engraving from a drawing by Mr. R



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