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Beggars, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-GorskyBeggars, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Two men and a woman squatting against a building wall. Russian chemist and photographer Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky (1863-1944)
Barber in the Registan, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-GorskyBarber in the Registan, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Two barbers outside, one shaving a man's head and the other with his hands on another man's head
Fabric merchant, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-GorskyFabric merchant, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. A cloth-seller displays colourful silk, cotton, and wool fabrics as well as a few traditional carpets
"The Last of the Abencerages", by H. Tidey... 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson"The Last of the Abencerages", by H. Tidey, from the exhibition of the New Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1862. Engraving of a painting
On the Registan, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-GorskyOn the Registan, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Men and boys posed on steps of mosque (?). Russian chemist and photographer Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky (1863-1944)
Tea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-GorskyTea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Group of men and boys seated on platforms outside, in front of a two-storey building. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 153
At work on the upper reaches of the Syr-Darya, Golodnaia Steppe, between 1905 and 1915At work on the upper reaches of the Syr-Darya, Golodnaia [or Golodnaya] Steppe, between 1905 and 1915. Four men on a horse-drawn cart, next to a cliff
Kush-Beggi (Minister of the Interior), Bukhara, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-GorskyKush-Beggi (Minister of the Interior), Bukhara (in Uzbekistan), between 1905 and 1915. Man seated, posed, holding sword across his lap
Nomadic Kirghiz, Golodnaia Steppe, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-GorskyNomadic Kirghiz, Golodnaia (or Golodnaya) Steppe, between 1905 and 1915. Family of three, kneeling in a field. Many Central Asiatic peoples, for example the Kirghiz, Kazakhs, and Uzbeks
The Preston Guild Festival: costume ball in the Guild Assembly Room, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe Preston Guild Festival: costume ball in the Guild Assembly Room, 1862. The ball took place on Friday in the fine centre hall of the Corn Exchange, which was tastefully fitted up for the occasion
Elderly Sart man (Babaika), Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-GorskyElderly Sart man (Babaika), Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. An old man, probably and ethnic Tajik, standing in the snow, holding a brace of dead birds
The Prince of Wales Visit to the East: arrival of His Royal Highness at Beyrout, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe Prince of Wales Visit to the East: arrival of His Royal Highness at Beyrout, 1862. The future King Edward VII in the Middle East. Engraving from a sketch by M
Nazar Magomet, Golodnaia Steppe, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-GorskyNazar Magomet, Golodnaia (or Golodnaya) Steppe, between 1905 and 1915. Man on horseback, posed, next to adobe structure with a dog and another horse nearby
Melon vendor, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-GorskyMelon vendor, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Dressed in traditional Central Asian attire, a vendor of locally grown melons poses at his stand in the marketplace of Samarkand in present-day
The Prince of Wales in Egypt: the Royal Party leaving the Hall of Columns, Karnak... 1862. Creator: UnknownThe Prince of Wales in Egypt: the Royal Party leaving the Hall of Columns, Karnak, on their return to Luxor, 1862. The future King Edward VII in Africa....horses having been provided
Turban, British, ca. 1820. Creator: UnknownTurban, British, ca. 1820
Battle Between Iranians and Turanians, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1562-83
Khusrau Seated on his Throne, Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A. H. 931 / A. DKhusrau Seated on his Throne, Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25
Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.DBahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25
Portrait of Qilich Khan Turani, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1640; verso: ca. 1530-50
Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio... 1627-28Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: 1627-28; verso: ca. 1530-50
Dancing Dervishes, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610; verso: ca. 1530-50
Equestrian Portrait of Cornelis (1639-1680) and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort... caEquestrian Portrait of Cornelis (1639-1680) and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort (1638-1653) with Their Tutor and Coachman, ca. 1652-53
On the banks of the Nile at Cairo, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersOn 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
Tea pickers, Peradeniya, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersTea pickers, Peradeniya, Ceylon, 1898. In der Theefelden bei Paradenia. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers
Studies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersStudies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Roman Catholic Tamil man, Sinhalese man, Muslim man. Tscheddy Mam (Tamile) (Romische Katholik), Singhalese, Mohamedaner
Money[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersMoney[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Geld[verleiher?], Kandy. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers
The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar (Prince Rantjitsinhji)... First World War, January 1915, (c1920)The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar (Prince Rantjitsinhji) in his Uniform on Active Service, First World War, January 1915, (c1920)
Girdi Kurds, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark SykesGirdi Kurds, c1906-1913, (1915). Kurdish men, possibly from Girdi Abdulaziz, (Erbil Governorate, Kurdistan Region of Iraq)
Bedouin Arab, 1890. Creator: UnknownBedouin Arab, 1890. Nomadic Arab people who historically inhabited the desert regions in North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq and the Levant
Adelheim von Veltheim, 1783. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus ChodowieckiAdelheim von Veltheim, 1783
Woman Portrayed as the Goddess Diana, 1639. Creator: Cesare DandiniWoman Portrayed as the Goddess Diana, 1639
Kundey Ras, the Guicowar of Goojerat, and his Daughter - from a photograph, 1857. Creator: UnknownKundey Ras, the Guicowar of Goojerat, and his Daughter - from a photograph, 1857. Kundey Ras [Khanderao II Gaekwad] has a pleasing
Sketches in the Persian Gulf - Persian and Arab inhabitants of Bushire - from a photograph, 1857. Creator: UnknownSketches in the Persian Gulf - Persian and Arab inhabitants of Bushire - from a photograph, 1857. Engraving after a photograph by Major H
Sketches in the Persian Gulf - Persian Secretary and Retinue of the Resident, 1857. Creator: UnknownSketches in the Persian Gulf - Persian Secretary and Retinue of the Resident - from a photograph, 1857. Engraving after a photograph by Major H
The Desert Route - Christian of Nazareth, 1857. Creator: UnknownThe Desert Route - Christian of Nazareth, 1857....a wearied old pilgrim, a native of Nazareth...one whose grey and venerable beard proclaims him but a sojourner for a few fleeting hours in this world
Half-Length Portrait of an Old Man, 1683-1720. Creator: Daniel de KoninkHalf-Length Portrait of an Old Man, 1683-1720
The Dying David Admonishes Solomon, 1642-1644. Creator: Jan VictorsThe Dying David Admonishes Solomon, 1642-1644. Earlier ascribed to Govaert Flinck, and Jan Lievens
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
Falconer, North Persia; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin VamberyFalconer, North Persia; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. [Horseman with hooded falcon, dagger and hunting dogs. Note decoration on horses bridle]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Vambery in his Travelling Dress; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin VamberyVambery in his Travelling Dress; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. [Hungarian traveller, author, artist, Turkologist and orientalist Armin Vambery with donkey]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Kurdish Bandits; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin VamberyKurdish Bandits; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C
Cotton-Store and Coolies, Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. Creator: C. B. LowCotton-Store and Coolies, Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. [Workers at a cotton warehouse in what is now Mumbai, India]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Bushiri, an Arab Slave Trader, shot by the Germans at Pangani, 1890. Creator: UnknownBushiri, an Arab Slave Trader, shot by the Germans at Pangani, 1890. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890
Jew of Salonica; Notes on Albania, 1875. Creator: Frederick A. LyonsJew of Salonica; Notes on Albania, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C
Parsees of Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. Creator: C. B. LowParsees of Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. [Parsi men from what is now Mumbai, India]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
African Belles in Brazil; Rio De Janeiro and the Organ Mountains, 1875. Creator: Thomas Woodbine HinchliffAfrican Belles in Brazil; Rio De Janeiro and the Organ Mountains, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C
My Domestics; Notes of a Naturalist in the North-Western Provinces of India, 1875. Creator: Charles HorneMy Domestics; Notes of a Naturalist in the North-Western Provinces of India, 1875. [Servants of the author, including a woman who is possibly an ayah, employed to look after children]