19th Century Cultural Scenes

Engravings depicting varied cultural scenes from the 19th century, featuring weddings, confrontations, and gatherings in North Africa and the Middle East.

The Exile from Judah Alexandre Bida (1813-1895/French)

BRIDAL PROCESSION. Egypt, engraving 1879

Historia de España. Confrontación entre grupos musulmanes. Hixem rechaza la corona que le ofrecen los enviados del Divan. Siglo XI. Grabado de 1872.

Women of the harem of the Grand Vizier of Morocco in 1879, North Africa. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879

Afghanistan, group of Assidis past of Khyber, vintage engraving. Afghanistan, group of Assidis past of Khyber, vintage engraved illustration. Journal des Voyages, Travel Journal, 1880-81. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10656934

The Return of the Exiles William Hole (1607-1624 British)

An Arab Wedding Procession at Cairo, Ancient Egypt. Old 19th century engraved illustration, El Mundo Ilustrado 1880

The Exile from Judah Alexandre Bida (1813-1895/French)

Pilgrims returning from the pilgrimage to Mecca, Egypt in XIX century. Africa. Old 19th century engraved illustration, El Mundo Ilustrado 1881

Traditional costumes from the Fez region from Description of Africa by Olfert Dapper, 1668, Morocco 17th century. Engraving.

Depiction of a bazar by Leopold Carl Müller, executed with feather technique around 1880, illustrating market architecture and human activity.

The wives of the Grand Vizier of Fez, Fes el Bali, Morocco. North of Africa. Morocco by Edmondo de Amicis 1875. Le Tour du Monde 1879

ZIKR WITH INCLINATIONS. Dhikr or Zikr is an Islamic devotional act, Egypt, engraving 1879

Christ preaching ('La petite Tombe'), 1760 - 1781 print paper etching Christ preaching or teaching (in general)

Ship patterns portrait at Bouschir. Iran. Old steel engraved antique print. Published in L'Univers La Perse, in 1841. History of the ancient Persian empire

Markttreiben auf dem Markt in Kairo, um 1880, Ägypten, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, historisch

Painting depicting the Amir of Afghanistan receiving an Afridi deputation at Kabul

Arab burial funeral procession at Cairo, Ancient Egypt. Old 19th century engraved illustration, El Mundo Ilustrado 1880

Asia. Persians and Beludshis. Engraving, 19th century.

Averroes (Abu al-Walid Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Rushd) (1126-1198). Muslim Andalusi philosopher and physician, teacher of Islamic law and philosophy. Engraving by Serra Pausas. "Glorias Españolas" (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890. Author: Joan Serra Pausas (active 1861-1902).

THE FAMINE IN PERSIA

Wilfrid Scawen BWilfrid Scawen Blunt (1840-1922) ith his wife Lady Anne Blunt (1837-1917) Pilgrimage to Nedjed, cradle of the Arab race by Lady Anna Blunt 1878-1879, Le Tour du Monde 1882

'Oath of the Commanders of the Army to Die for the Cause of Mehmet Ali', Egypt, 1805 (1847). Artist: Jean Adolphe Beauce

ZANZIBAR ARAB FAMILY. Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania, in East Africa.

Women at the fortune teller in an Arabian house, Arabia, Historic, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Covenant of the Gibeonites with Joshua, peace, many people, swear, talk, ally, kneel, palms, donkeys, Bible, Old Testament, The Book of Joshua, chapter 9, verse 15, historical illustration circa 1850, Middle East

Two Inhabitants of Bethlehem. Travels in Palestine, 1856-1859. Old 19th century engraving from Le Tour du Monde 1860

Wilfrid Scawen BWilfrid Scawen Blunt (1840-1922) ith his wife Lady Anne Blunt (1837-1917) Pilgrimage to Nedjed, cradle of the Arab race by Lady Anna Blunt 1878-1879, Le Tour du Monde 1882

Portrait of Jews of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from Travels in central Asia 1863 by Armin Vambery. Old engraving El Mundo en la Mano 1878

The Nativity, by G. Bagioli, in Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem. 1898, West Bank, Bethlehem, Israel

Asia. Persians and Beludshis. Engraving, 19th century.

Mahmud Nedim Pasha (1818-1883). Ottoman statesman. Demonstration and protests in the streets of Istanbul against Minister. Engraving by Capuz. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1876.

Iberian Peninsula Reconquista. Granada War. Surrender of Granada, 1492. Muhammad XII (Boabdil), Ferdiand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. Engraving published in Spain. Color. 19th century.

King of Delhi, Brahmanic Student, India, late 19th Century, Illustration, The History of Costume, Braun & Schneider, Munich, Germany, 1861-1880

A CHRISTMAS DINNER IN A TURKISH PRISON, CONSTANTINOPLE

Eine Reihe von Bettlern in Marokko, 1880, Historisch, authentisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated 1f-4904000

Musicians playing their instruments at Bouschir, Iran. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879

Construction site of a church, 13th century, Frans Molenaar (1821-1886), after Johan Conrad GREIVE, 1864 print The knowledge of the construction site of a church in the thirteenth century. In the open air, a bishop and a architect, together with a group of monks, are determining the construction site for a church. Part of a series of six performances of moments from Dutch history proposed in Tableaux Vivants by members of Arti et Amicitiae in Amsterdam on December 2, 1864. Amsterdam paper etching building of church

These figures represent Moors in 1500. They are, from left to right: a woman, man, king, man, boy, and a woman. The illustration dates to 1882.

Fakirs from Rajasthan, India, part of the British Empire in 1860

painting depicting the Montezuma bringing Cortés to his palace where the Spaniards lived as his guests for several months

Woman grinding Corn, Cairo, Egypt, Illustration from the Book, "From Pharaoh to Fellah" by C.F. Moberly Bell with Illustrations by Georges Montbard, engraved by Charles Barbant, Wells Gardner, Darton, & Co., London, 1888

Moslems in prayer Illustration From "La Vie de Mohammed, Prophete d'Allah" Etienne Dinet (1861-1929 French)

Entrance to the temple of Amun, Thebes, 1842 - 1849, by David Roberts (1796-1864). Published in London by F.G. Moon. This work features lithographs and includes illustrations of columns and depictions related to clothing and dress in Egypt, specifically focusing on the extinct city of Thebes. The publication comprises 6 volumes in 4, with illustrations, maps, and plates (partially colored). Dimensions are 3 x 48 cm

The flight into Egypt - Jesus, Mary and Joseph flee to Egypt to escape Herod

'Harem in a Caliph Mansion', 1880. Artist: Unknown

Hebrews. From left to right, 12: Latin-Hebrew dress, 13: priest's vestment, 14: pontiff's vestment. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History), by Cesar Cantu. Volume I, 1881.

Holy Family in Temple, Hunt, William Holman, 1860

Luke 240. Mary and child Jesus in Nazareth. 1950, Israel, Nazareth

Priest of Jidda, distinguished Arab and Chief of Wahhabites. History of Saudi Arabia. Old engraving published in L'Univers Arabia, in 1841. History of the ancient Arabia

Arab Bedouins, after an engraving of the trip Mr. Leon Delaborde, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1836.

The Prophet Mohammed or Muhammad at Medina, c. 570, 632, founder of the religion of Islam

Kleidung, Mode in Indien in der modernen Geschichte, von links, ein Mann aus Bombay, ein Diener aus Bombay, eine Frau aus Bombay, dann ein Niedriglohn...

The traditional dance of the Nusayris Arab community, Nusayriyah Mountains. Syria, Middle East. The Nusayris by Léon Cahun 1878. Le Tour du Monde 1879

Parable of the prodigal son. The prodigal son returns to arms of his father (Luke 15, 20) New Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Ein Sharif oder Sherif, ein Titel, der zur Bezeichnung einer Person verwendet wird, die abstammt oder dies behauptet aus der Familie des islamischen Propheten Muhammad, 1880, Marokko, Historisch, authentisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated 1f-4904120

Scribe in Arabia at the market, with his clientele, 1898, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century original, original date unknown

Menelik II, Emperor of Abyssinia, on his throne, drawing by Eduardo Ximenes (1852-1932), from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXII, No 7, February 17, 1895.

Wm. Hole's paintings, O.T., Old Testament 1925, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Hebrew clothing fashion in antiquity, from left, a Hebrew in a short-sleeved, long shirt, then a street vendor with a fringed cloak, a priest with the sacrificial blood, a high priest in priestly clothing, a Hebrew with a prayer jacket and prayer belt, and a simple man in a fringed shirt with sash and boots, digitally enhanced reproduction of a 19th century illustration

Old Testament. Book of Genesis. Rebecca and Eliezer at the well. Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-1883).

Folk traditional costume, clothing, history of costumes, King of Delhi and Brahaman student, India, 1885, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Asia

Scenes of antiquity, Persia, Arabs, 3, Phoenicians, northwestern Asians, 2, woman from Cyprus, Phoenician, Philistine, left, historic steel engraving, 1875

Benjamin of Tudela explores the Sahara by camel

Engraving by Gustave DorA© (1832-1883)

Hamoud Ibn Rashid palace, city of Hail, Saudi Arabia. Pilgrimage to Nedjed, cradle of the Arab race by Lady Anna Blunt 1878-1879, Le Tour du Monde 1882

School in Tunis, Tunisia, ca 1888, students and teacher / Schule in Tunis, Tunesien, ca 1888, Schüler und Lehrer, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert.

Arabian musicians. Engraving. 19th century.

A satisfied customer stands by a drug store on a street in Cairo. Chromolithograph by A. Preziosi, c. 1850, after himself.

Cultural history, people of the past: Hebrews left, right ancient Jewish wagon, historical illustration

The word Nautch is an anglicized version of nac, a word found in Hindi and Urdu and several other languages of North India, derived from the Sanskrit, Nritya, via the Prakrit, Nachcha. A simple and literal translation of Nautch is 'dance' or 'dancing'. The culture of the performing art of Nautch rose to prominence during the later period of Mughal Empire, and the East India Company Rule. Over a period of time, the Nautch traveled outside the confines of the Imperial courts of the Mughals, the palaces of the Nawabs and the Princely states, and the higher echelons of the officials of the British Raj, to the places of smaller Zamindars, and other places. Some references use the terms Nautch and Nautch girls to describe Devadasis who used to perform Hindu ritual and religious dances in the Hindu temples of India. However, there is not much commonality between the Devadasis and the Nautch girls. The former performed dances in the precincts of the Hindu temples to please the temple deities,

A bathing scene at Benares.

A sacred scene of a mother and child who watches four maidens (one of them Sarasvati) help a young Indian deity prepare food. Engraving by an Indian artist, 1800s.

The Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau, Biblical Scene, Esau and Jacob Reconcile, Historical, Digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original...

Women, dancers in Kashmir around 1880, a region in the Himalayas, historically, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century template, Record Date Not Stated

Germany/Lebanon: left to right, Maronite man, Zeybek militiaman, Christian woman, Munchner Bilderbogen, Braun & Schneider, 1861-1890

Mode, Kleidung in Persien, Iran, von links, ein Maultiertreiber mit Lammfellmütze, dann ein Kaufmann mit Lammfellmütze, ein Volk mit Lammfellmütze, da...

St Francis of Assisi 1181 1226 Founder of the Franciscan Order endeavours to convert the sultan Malek Kamel

Performers at the Villa of Belgatchia, Calcutta, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. 'Among the feats...was the ingenious musician, Baboo Rally Prosonno Bannerjee, playing on two flutes, or trumpets, with his neck. This performance excited great interest. At first it was thought that he was producing the sound by his mouth, or by ventriloquism; but it seems there is a very delicate apparatus within the instrument, so fine that the small quantity of air propelled by the pressure of the neck on the mouth of the tube is sufficient to give forth a sound...The karatala instruments

The expedition. Traras mountains, Northwest Algeria, Africa. Old 19th century engraved illustration, Six month with the Traras Berber tribe in Oran by Charles de Mauprix,1888 from Le Tour du Monde 1889

The Khan Khalil, Cairo, Egypt, circa 1912

Road to Mecca - Camels and Pilgrims. A beggar sits at the roadside, offered alms by a passing child. Date: 1920s

Inhabitants of Bethlehem, (19th century).Artist: C Maurand

Photograph showing a 13th century miracle play tableau, illustrating Saladin, Sultan of Egypt, heading towards Satan and Hell (bottom left). Date: 1910

In a harem during the Khalif period, historical wood engraving, ca. 1880, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, coloured

Bazaar at Madras Chennai Tamil Nadu India Copyright: xJehangirxSorabjee/DinodiaxPhotox

Byzantines, 1000-1200. From left to right, 15: emperor, 16: court assistant, 17: prelate's costume, 18: lonely man who dwelled in deserts, 19: court assistant, 20: regal costume. Emperor of the late times. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by Cesar Canto. Volume V, 1884.

Meeting of Jacob and Esau by Gustave Dore, 19th century, engraving, France..

Traditional greeting scene among the inhabitants of the Sahara Desert, Tibesti Region, Chad, Africa. Drawing by Ivan Pranishnikoff (1841 - 1909) Two months in Tibesti, episodes from travels in Africa 1869-1873 by Dr. Gustav Hermann Nachtigal (1834 - 1885) Le Tour du Monde 1880

Tatar and Kyrgyz women. Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia. From Orenburg to Samarkand 1876-1878 by Madame Marie Ujfalvy-Bourdon, Le Tour du Monde 1879

Crimean Tatars, Anonymous

Ancient characters bodyguard of the Persian kings. Persepolis ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire. Fars Province, Iran. Old steel engraved antique print. Published in L'Univers La Perse, in 1841. History of the ancient Persian empire

Armenia. Kurds. Engraving drawn by Vernier. Lemaitre direxit. "Panorama Universal. Historia de Armenia", 1838.

Men drinking, smoking, and drunk. Gouache painting.

Hebrews. From left to right, 9-10-11: wealthy costumes in the time of David and Solomon, 12: Latin-Hebrew dress, 13: priest's vestment. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History), by Cesar Cantu. Volume I, 1881.

Bible, reconciliation of Jacob with Esau, Genesis, 33, 4, Moses, Old Testament, Genesis, crowd, embrace, men, camels, riders, palms, historical illustration 1885

Samuel at Ramah James Tissot (1836-1902/French) Jewish Museum, New York, USA

Germany/Afghanistan: Afghans of the Khyber Pass, Munchner Bilderbogen, Braun & Schneider, 1861-1890

IVAN AND SARA ROVIN Hungarian couple, who were married for 148 years ! When they died in the same year, their youngest son was a youngster of only 116. Date: 1569 / 1577 - 1741

North west and Kashmir wild afreedees and khyberees at Peshawar during lord mayo s visit Pakistan Copyright: xJehangirxSorabjee/DinodiaxPhotox

Worshippers in a Mosque Enrico Tarenghi (1848-1938 Italian) Watercolour Private Collection

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