Allers Collection (page 4)

Feluccas on the River Nile, Cairo, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Feluccas on the River Nile, Cairo, Egypt, 1898. From " Rund um die Erde", by C. W. Allers. [Union Deutsche Verlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart, 1898]

Singapore, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Singapore, 1898. Landscape with bullock cart. Bei Singapore. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Campar - elderly Malayan man, Singapore, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Campar - elderly Malayan man, Singapore, 1898. Portrait of a man holding a large shell. Campar, ein altes Malaie. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C

Chinese merchants in Batavia, Dutch East Indies, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Chinese merchants in Batavia, Dutch East Indies, 1898. Chinesische Handler in Batavia. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Loading cotton onto grain boats, River Nile, Cairo, Egypt, 1898. Baumwollhandler vor Kornschiffe am Nilufer bei Cairo. From " Rund um die Erde", by C. W. Allers

Buddhist monk, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Buddhist monk, Ceylon, 1898. Malwatte Wihare Tibetuari bodieihe Malot unansi. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Captain Protet of the steamship Godavery, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Captain Protet of the steamship Godavery, 1898. Kapitan Protet. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Kali Mas River, Surubaya, Java, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Kali Mas River, Surubaya, Java, 1898. The Mas River, or Kali Mas ( Golden river in Javanese) is a distributary of the Brantas River. The port city of Surabaya is built along its banks

Steamship captain, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Steamship captain, 1898. Portrait of the captain of a ship travelling from Africa to India. Kapitan Dampfer [?] Luise. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth]

New Year parade, Singapore, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
New Year parade, Singapore, 1898. Chinese procession. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Young mother, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Young mother, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of a woman and child in what is now Sri Lanka. Junge Mutter auf Ceylon. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C

Men in the River Nile at the First Cataract, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Men in the River Nile at the First Cataract, Egypt, 1898. Locals in the water near the Island of Philae. Am Katarakt. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth]

Buddhist, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Buddhist, Ceylon, 1898. Buddhist man holding a boat-shaped object. Buddha Pilester [?]. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Beduine Jungen in Assuan, 1898. (pg 30) Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Bedouin children, Aswan, Egypt, 1898. Portrait of two children belonging to the nomadic Bedu or Bedouin people of North Africa. Beduine Jungen in Assuan

Kampong near Jomblang, Semarang, Java, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Kampong near Jomblang, Semarang, Java, 1898. Thatched longhouses and bamboo entrance gate to a kampong, a small village or community of houses in Malay-speaking lands

House on stilts and fishermen in Singapore Harbour, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
House on stilts and fishermen in Singapore Harbour, 1898. Fischer im Hafen von Singapore. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Chowfa Chudhadhy, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Chowfa Chudhadhy, 1898. Portrait of Prince Chudadhuj Dharadilok of Siam (1892-1923). Chowfa Chudhadhy - Die siamesischen Prinzen

Mock Sang - carpenter on the Knivsberg, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Mock Sang - carpenter on the Knivsberg, 1898. Portrait of a Chinese crew member from Canton on the German ship SS Knivsberg, travelling through the Gulf of Siam

Colossi of Memnon at Thebes, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Colossi of Memnon at Thebes, Egypt, 1898. The Colossi at Thebes are Ancient Egyptian monumental statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned Egypt during the Dynasty XVIII

On the banks of the Nile at Dendera, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
On the banks of the Nile at Dendera, Egypt, 1898. Paddle steamer Hatasoo on the River Nile. On the right is a shadoof, a device for lifting water for irrigation. Am Nilufer bei Denderah

Street in Aswan, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Street in Aswan, Egypt, 1898. Strasse in Assuan. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers. [Union Deutsche Verlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart, 1898]

Lemonade-seller, Cairo, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Lemonade-seller, Cairo, Egypt, 1898. Limonadenhandler in Cairo. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Monte Carlo / Allers 1924
Gamblers at the tables - a winner, and the losers

Stress / Commuter / Allers
STRESS - the commuter has a hurried breakfast before catching his train

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"Exploring the World Through Allers' Lens: A Glimpse into 1898" Step back in time and join Christian Wilhelm Allers, a renowned German artist and traveler, as he captures the essence of diverse cultures and landscapes in his captivating photographs from 1898. From the enchanting city of Kandy in Ceylon to the bustling streets of Cairo, Allers takes us on a visual journey like no other. In one frame, we witness a Sinhalese washerman gracefully balancing atop a stork-like structure known as a shadouf, lifting water from the Nile with precision and skill. The scene transports us to Nag Hammadi, Egypt, where life revolves around this ancient method of irrigation. Moving further eastward to Java, Indonesia, our attention is drawn to an intriguing sight – a woman chewing tobacco in Magelang. This glimpse into local customs offers an insight into daily rituals that may seem foreign yet fascinating. As we sail across oceans aboard the Knivsberg ship during its voyage through South China Sea waters, we encounter A Hansen – first officer extraordinaire. His stoic presence reminds us of the brave souls who navigated treacherous seas during those times. Returning to Ceylon's vibrant cityscape once again brings us face-to-face with Rosama and Sandenam - Tamil girls radiating youthful energy amidst their cultural heritage. Their smiles reflect resilience despite life's challenges. Meanwhile, Sinhalese girls from Kandy captivate our gaze with their gracefulness against lush surroundings, and is evident that nature has bestowed its beauty upon this land while shaping its people's lives. Venturing towards China unveils Chefoo's scenic roads nestled among picturesque hillsides – an idyllic setting for travelers seeking tranquility away from bustling cities. Here lies an invitation for introspection amidst breathtaking vistas.