A 19th century private sketchbook kept by the unidentified Englishwoman Mary North, who signs her name to the inside of the front cover. Among the... Show moreA 19th century private sketchbook kept by the unidentified Englishwoman Mary North, who signs her name to the inside of the front cover. Among the illustrations are "A Persian Khan", "An Arabian child dressed in his holiday suit", and "A Zebek", the caption of which drawing is taken from George Keppel's 1831 "Narrative of a Journey Across the Balcan. Other sketches include a portrait of "The Right Rev'd Reginald Heber D.D. Lord Bishop of Calcutta" (who had died in Tiruchirappalli in 1826), based on the oil portrait by Thomas Phillips, now in the British Library, as well as a scene of saying grace, studies of buildings and other classical portraits. Title and date devised by library staff. 12 pp. of pencil and brush sketches, with four watercoloured and five grey wash drawings. Contemporary boards with red calf spine. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2013.0016 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25160382 BIB-ID: 2704206 Show less
Riz̤ā-ʼi ʻAbbāsī , approximately 1570-1635?, llumination of books and manuscripts, Safavid
Mo'en Mosavver was one of the most significant Persian miniaturist in 17th century Safavid Iran. He was a pupil of Reza Abbasi, considered to be... Show moreMo'en Mosavver was one of the most significant Persian miniaturist in 17th century Safavid Iran. He was a pupil of Reza Abbasi, considered to be the last great master of the Persian miniature and leading representative of the Isfahan School, active during the reign of Shah Abbas (r. 1588–1629). Title and date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2018.0023 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2532830x BIB-ID: 2696893 Show less
Clothing and dress, Clothing and dress--Arabs--Pictorial works
The original engraving appears in the costume book "Habitvs variarum orbis gentium" published in 1581 after the drawings of Jean Jacques Boissard ... Show moreThe original engraving appears in the costume book "Habitvs variarum orbis gentium" published in 1581 after the drawings of Jean Jacques Boissard (1528-1602). This plate is part of the 4 volumes book "Collection Of The Dresses Of Different Nations / Recueil des habillements de différentes nations", published in London between 1757 and 1772 Thomas Jefferys (ca. 1719? - 1771), after the designs of various artists, among which Boissard. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.00015 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25311761 BIB-ID: 2707941 Show less
Spring Blossoms, Amarah -- Old Street Basrah City -- Sunset on the Tigris -- Ezra's Tomb -- Minaret and Mosque Baghdad -- Arch of Ctesiphon. Title... Show moreSpring Blossoms, Amarah -- Old Street Basrah City -- Sunset on the Tigris -- Ezra's Tomb -- Minaret and Mosque Baghdad -- Arch of Ctesiphon. Title from item, date devised by Library staff/ Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.09483 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i15642483 BIB-ID: 1012262 Show less
Arab--Folklore, Arab--Folklore--Pictorial works, Clothing and dress, Clothing and dress--Africa, North--Pictorial works
Colour lithograph of an Arab on his camel in national costume. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.00014 ... Show moreColour lithograph of an Arab on his camel in national costume. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.00014 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2531175x BIB-ID: 2707940 Show less
Crimean War, 1853-1856, Crimean War, 1853-1856--Pictorial works, Soldiers--French, Soldiers--French--Crimea (Ukraine)--1850-1860
Plates depict landscapes and architectural and street views of Constantinople and the Bosphorus. Album of watercolor views taken by the album... Show morePlates depict landscapes and architectural and street views of Constantinople and the Bosphorus. Album of watercolor views taken by the album retracing the journey of Émilien Frossard, the pastor of the Reformed Church and draftsman Pyrenees, who was appointed to organize the Protestant chaplaincy service for the soldiers of the Armée d’Orient, the unit of the French Army unit sent by Napoleon III (r. 1852-1870) to the Crimean War, the military conflict fought from 1853 to 1856, between Russia and the alliance made up of the Ottoman Empire, the United Kingdom, Sardinia, and France. The war was one of the first to be documented extensively in written reports and photographs. The album contains panoramic views of the Mediterranean coasts (Sardinia, Calabria, Stromboli, Athens, the Dardanelles, Sevastopol) from the boat he had embarked on. The album offers beautiful views of Constantinople. Frossard had remained there a few weeks to organize the Protestant chaplaincy service in various French hospitals that he visited (the wounded who could not be evacuated to France remained at the back of these hospitals). During his stay, he took the time to observe the magnificent landscapes and drew sketches and watercolors. There is also a series of more military-inspired watercolors, Pastor lying in an operation theatre, stranded boats in the bay of Balaklava, drawings of fortifications, trenches, big batteries, plans, and camps. This original album of watercolors is assimilated with the book «Letters to the East» published in correspondence of the author’s impressions and descriptions (written in Constantinople and Sebastopol) during the Crimean War in 1855. The views with captions depict: Bonifacio - Corsica-Sardinia crossing -Archipelago Lipari-Stromboli - Messina - Convent near Messina - Coast at Reggio Calabria -Calabria Coast-Mount Etna - Piraeus - The Phalerum - Cap Column - The Hellespont- TheDardanelles- Gallipoli- Constantinople- Scutari from Top Hané- Bozcaada- Island of Marmara - Seraglio Point - The old Seraglio - Golden Horn - Golden Horn view of a small field - Eyoub Mosque - Cemetery, called the Large Field - Dolma batche Hospital - Mosque Abdul-Medjid- Ancient wall- Walls of the old Seraglio- Seraglio Gate- Ancient Walls, house called Belisarius - Top Capou - Edrene Capoussi, port of Adrianople -Sublime Porte and fountain of St. Sophia - Gate of the Seraglio - Fishing huts on the Bosphorus- Floating Guard house, Golden Horn - Pointe de Chaladoine - Galata Tower - St. Sophia view of the Hippodrome - Mosque of Top Hane - Entrance of Galata - View near Eyoub Mosque- Ruede Constantinople - View of the Union Hotel in the Genoese town of Galata - View of street To phanain Constantinople- 3 views of tombs in small fields and Pera- Daoud Pacha- Entrance of Bosphorus from the Dead Sea- 33 small indigenous water colors and 8b/w illustrations of Dervishes, Armenian priest, portraits, costumes, camels, peasants and sellers - Turkish house in Pera - Greek house - Maiden’s Tower - Tower of Leander, Scutari - Entrance to the Mosque Tophana - Fountain in Galata - Roumili Fanaraki - Yum Burun - Bay of Baïcos - Fort Constantine at entrance to Sebastopol - Balaklava coast - French squadron in Kamiech - Frossard’s tent in French camp - Women washing laundry by a ravine - Dead horse on battlefield - Camp near Balaklava - Greek Church Kadi Keni - Bay of Balaklava - Ruin Héracléene - Battery No. 21 & No. 23 - English Camp. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. 96 pp, with watercolours (mostly approximately 20 x 25 cm, but the panoramic views are often narrower), 1 colour map of Crimea, 2 plans of Constantinople and the Bosphorous, and some small sketches of characters, houses and animals. Bound in half calf with marbled boards, slightly rubbed round edges, marbled endpapers, title gilt on raised spine with gilt threads. Some views are captioned. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2015.0002 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2279752x BIB-ID: 1951274 Show less
In portfolio. Catalogue (French and English): p. [3]-[8]. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.17163 Book Item-ID: i10127380 BIB-ID: 1014374 Show moreIn portfolio. Catalogue (French and English): p. [3]-[8]. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.17163 Book Item-ID: i10127380 BIB-ID: 1014374 Show less
Clothing and dress, Clothing and dress--Armenia--18th century
Femmes arméniennes 1707 -- Édifice arménien à Madenscher 1838 -- Vue du petit et du grand Ararat prise du couvent d'Echmiazin, résidence du... Show moreFemmes arméniennes 1707 -- Édifice arménien à Madenscher 1838 -- Vue du petit et du grand Ararat prise du couvent d'Echmiazin, résidence du patriarche 1850 -- Fille jouant du Tehegour 1707 -- Château de Semiramis à Van 1850 -- Un arménien 1802 -- Dammes arméniennes 1850 -- Couvent de Bzoummar 1818 -- Évêque arménien confessant 1850 Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.04127 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i15718268 BIB-ID: 1014305 Show less
Plates include views of Constantinople and its surroudings, some costume subjects and, curiously enough, various forms of Turkish transport by Jean... Show morePlates include views of Constantinople and its surroudings, some costume subjects and, curiously enough, various forms of Turkish transport by Jean Brindesi, an Italian painter who worked primarily as a watercolour artist in Istanbul, during the Abdul-Majid period (1831-1861). He worked on scenes involving Ottoman soldiers. Two albums of lithographs after his drawings were produced by Lemercier in Paris: Elbicei Atika – Musee des Anciens Costumes Turcs de Constantinople, 1855, and Souvenirs de Constantinople, 1860; these two works are collections of picturesque views of the city of Constantinople. The originals are kept at the Istanbul Topkapı Palace Museum and at the University of Istanbul. While the first album represents the government and military dignitaries, the second one captures the atmosphere of day-to-day life in Istanbul through quaint and lively depictions. Title from item, date devised. Oblong folio, no letterpress, tinted lithograph title + 20 tinted lithograph plates printed in colours, original purple decorative cloth gilt, purple leather backstrip. First and probably only edition. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2015.0004 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2279802x BIB-ID: 2426471 Show less
Court and courtiers--Clothing, History--Social life and customes
Collection of watercolours depicting various ethnographic 'types' against stylised backgrounds. Signora Turca -- Acquajuolo di Citta -- Capo... Show moreCollection of watercolours depicting various ethnographic 'types' against stylised backgrounds. Signora Turca -- Acquajuolo di Citta -- Capo conduttore delle caravane -- Guerriero del Sudan -- Beduine -- Santone mangia serpente -- Donne dell'atto Egitto -- Levantina -- Boab, Guarda portone -- Abitante della 3a Caterata -- Donna della Nubia -- Ragazza Araba -- Donna dell'alto Egitto -- Signora Levantina -- Guardia di Polizia -- Asino di affitare -- Ragazza Nubiana. Title and date devised by Library staff. Watercolours have pencilled captions in Italian, housed in contemporary embossed green sheep binding, part-bevelled edges. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2020.0024 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26127908 BIB-ID: 2746004 Show less
Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca--Pictorial works
Plate probably part of an early-20th-century edition of the Ottoman work Envar ül-aṣikin (انوار العاشقين) by Yazıcıoğlu Aḥmed Bīcān. This is a... Show morePlate probably part of an early-20th-century edition of the Ottoman work Envar ül-aṣikin (انوار العاشقين) by Yazıcıoğlu Aḥmed Bīcān. This is a Turkish prose translation of the author’s brother Yazıcıoğlu Meḥmed, d. 855/1451’s Arabic Maghārib al-zamān (مغارب الزمان, written in between the years AH1446-1451 / 1446-1451 CE. Title and date devised by Library staff. Titled under the images: "مدينة منورة على صجها اطيب التحية " and "مكة المكرمة زاد الله شرفها الى اليوم القيامة". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.00020 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26184783 BIB-ID: 2797764 Show less
Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca--Pictorial works
Engraving from George Sale’s translation of “The Koran, commonly called the Alcoran of Mohammed” (1734). It has a key to the significant parts of... Show moreEngraving from George Sale’s translation of “The Koran, commonly called the Alcoran of Mohammed” (1734). It has a key to the significant parts of the Haram and a note stating that the references on both the plan and the view show the same locations. Title and date devised by Library staff. Signed "A. Motte sculp.t" Inscribed on the upper left corner "Pre[?] Disc. page 114". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.00021 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26184928 BIB-ID: 2797769 Show less
Collection of watercolours depicting various landscapes including the great pyramid with Cairo in the distance and the Serapeum of Saqqara in... Show moreCollection of watercolours depicting various landscapes including the great pyramid with Cairo in the distance and the Serapeum of Saqqara in Egypt, Scarborough (United Kingdom), Bethgelart (Wales) and the Rhine in Bingen (Germany). Title and date from item. On top of the titlepage "F. Marshall" Watercolours have captions. All drawings are mounted onto thick album leaves. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2020.0033 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26180455 BIB-ID: 2743420 Show less
Women, Women--Africa, North--Pictorial works, Peasants, Peasants--Africa, North, Clothing and dress, Clothing and dress--Bedouins
Plate from the book "Narrative of a Ten Years' Residence at Tripoli in Africa: from the Original Correspondence in the Possession of the Family of... Show morePlate from the book "Narrative of a Ten Years' Residence at Tripoli in Africa: from the Original Correspondence in the Possession of the Family of the late Richard Tully, Esq." (British Consul in Tripoli from 1783 to 1793) printed in London by Henry Colburn in 1817. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.00011 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25297727 BIB-ID: 2707655 Show less
Arab--Folklore, Arab--Folklore--Pictorial works, Clothing and dress, Clothing and dress--Africa, North--Pictorial works
Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.00013 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25311657 BIB-ID: 2707935 Show moreTitle from item, date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.00013 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25311657 BIB-ID: 2707935 Show less
Camels, Caravans, Caravans--Pictorial works, Deserts, Deserts--Pictorial works
Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.00008 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25297697 BIB-ID: 2707649 Show moreMain Heritage Compact General HC.GM.00008 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25297697 BIB-ID: 2707649 Show less
Watercolor drawing depicting a man, kneeling down, dressed in black desert clothes, recalling Tuareg people traditional costumes. Date from item,... Show moreWatercolor drawing depicting a man, kneeling down, dressed in black desert clothes, recalling Tuareg people traditional costumes. Date from item, title devised by Library staff. Manuscript caption of the back of the frame " Dessiné par St Exupéry en 1943 / Cadeau de George Keller 1950" Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2018.0012 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25155714 BIB-ID: 2562105 Show less
Equestrian portraits, Equestrian portraits--Mewār Region (India), Mewar painting, Horses, Horses--Pictorial works, People, People--Mewār Region (India)--Portraits
Miniatures depicting equestrians and stallions, namely the steed Deepsaav, the steed Airavat and the steed Ghuman Gajan. Mewār painting it is one... Show moreMiniatures depicting equestrians and stallions, namely the steed Deepsaav, the steed Airavat and the steed Ghuman Gajan. Mewār painting it is one of the most important schools of Indian miniature painting of the 17th and 18th centuries. It is was developed in the Hindu principality of Mewār, in the Rājasthān state and it is a branch Rājasthanī style. The Mewār school continued through the 18th century and into the 19th, the production being fairly prolific. An increasing number of paintings were concerned with portraiture and the life of the ruler. Title and date devised by Library staff. Three portraits have identification inscriptions in black devangari. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2017.0011 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25174976 BIB-ID: 2537512 Show less
Title and date from item. Accompanied by Gimbel Brothers cardboard tag and Hammer Galleries letterhead both notating the piece JA-2747, the title,... Show moreTitle and date from item. Accompanied by Gimbel Brothers cardboard tag and Hammer Galleries letterhead both notating the piece JA-2747, the title, and date 1844, citing John H. Reid. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2020.0028 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26177559 BIB-ID: 2746016 Show less
Yeşil Cami (Bursa, Turkey), Islamic mosaics, Islamic mosaics--Pictorial works
Title and date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2015.0001 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26116376 BIB-ID: 1951099 Show moreTitle and date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2015.0001 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26116376 BIB-ID: 1951099 Show less