Hookah Collection (page 3)

A seated portrait of Ram Chandra Lahiri, Dewan of Cooch Bewar (1829 - 1842, c)
7370330 A seated portrait of Ram Chandra Lahiri, Dewan of Cooch Bewar (1829 - 1842, c. 1840 (opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper)

Walter Crane (1845-1915)
864108 Walter Crane (1845-1915) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Old King Cole was a merry old soul/ And a merry old soul was he./He called for his pipe)

Hookah base, 17th century (zinc alloy "bidri ware" inlaid with gold)
1071563 Hookah base, 17th century (zinc alloy "bidri ware" inlaid with gold) by Indian School, (17th century); 16.5100330201x18.4150368301x18.4150368301 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Sultan Bayezid I (or Bajazet, 1360-1403) in a cage after his defeat to Tamerlan (Timur) (1336-1405)
ELD4883859 Sultan Bayezid I (or Bajazet, 1360-1403) in a cage after his defeat to Tamerlan (Timur) (1336-1405) Mongolian prince and descendant of Genghis Khan

Gipsy Dancer; Notes on Albania, 1875. Creator: Frederick A. Lyons
Gipsy Dancer; Notes on Albania, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Lady with a Hawk, Pahari Style, Punjab Hills, c. 1750 (paint on paper)
BAL106924 Lady with a Hawk, Pahari Style, Punjab Hills, c.1750 (paint on paper) by Guler School (18th Century); 20.6x11 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Girls Bathing, Pahari Style, Kangra School, Himachel Pradesh, 18th century (gouache on paper)
BAL106925 Girls Bathing, Pahari Style, Kangra School, Himachel Pradesh, 18th century (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 18x15 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Railway Travelling in India, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Railway Travelling in India, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Rajahs and Zemindars of the Northern Provinces of Hindostan, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Rajahs and Zemindars of the Northern Provinces of Hindostan, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

Hyder Ali and the Missionary, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Hyder Ali and the Missionary, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Jaut Zemindars and Peasants, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Jaut Zemindars and Peasants, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Still life with narguile Painting by Marc Alfred Chataud (1833-1908) Sun. 44x34 cm Mandatory mention
JEB4902015 Still life with narguile Painting by Marc Alfred Chataud (1833-1908) Sun. 44x34 cm Mandatory mention: Collection foundation regards de Provence, Marseille by Chataud

The Slipper Merchant, 1872 (oil on canvas)
WLT206783 The Slipper Merchant, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Villegas y Cordero, Jose (1844-1921); 48.3x65 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA

A lady on a terrace with hookah and falcon, c. 1760 (opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5930829 A lady on a terrace with hookah and falcon, c.1760 (opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Har Jaimal (fl.late 18th century); 23.5x15.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Alice and the Caterpillar, illustration from Alice in Wonderland, published by Editions Delagrave, Paris
CHT195293 Alice and the Caterpillar, illustration from Alice in Wonderland, published by Editions Delagrave, Paris. 1935 (colour litho) by Pecoud

Shah Allum reviewing the East India Company troops, 18th century (engraving)
3781583 Shah Allum reviewing the East India Company troops, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Shah Allum, mogul of Hindostan, reviewing the East India Companys troops)

Objects from the Prince of Waless Presents at South Kensington (engraving)
1602369 Objects from the Prince of Waless Presents at South Kensington (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maharana Amar Singh II smoking a sheep-shaped hookah, c. 1705 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040479 Maharana Amar Singh II smoking a sheep-shaped hookah, c.1705 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Stipple Master (fl.c.1705); 23x17.9 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Muslim women and metouali from Sidon. Engraving by Y. Pranishnikoff, to illustrate the story La Syria d aujourd hui
LSE4332433 Muslim women and metouali from Sidon. Engraving by Y.Pranishnikoff, to illustrate the story La Syria d aujourd hui, by M.Lortet, dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Lyon

Page 6. An Indian Scepter used for fanning their Chiefs;a Hubble Bubble or Indian tobacco pipe;an Indian shield;an
5669976 Page 6. An Indian Scepter used for fanning their Chiefs; a Hubble Bubble or Indian tobacco pipe; an Indian shield; an Indian scourge, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Page 5. The Nonpareil Parrot Eastern Rosella?;the Pied Butcherbird;a hooka or Indian tobacco pipe
5669975 Page 5. The Nonpareil Parrot Eastern Rosella?; the Pied Butcherbird; a hooka or Indian tobacco pipe, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Dancing Girls (oil on canvas)
GG110459 Dancing Girls (oil on canvas) by Fabbi, Fabio (1861-1946); Private Collection; Photo © Gavin Graham Gallery, London, UK

Knife Dancer (gouache)
2651327 Knife Dancer (gouache) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art

Smoking the Hookah, 1880 (pencil and watercolour on paper laid down on card)
989238 Smoking the Hookah, 1880 (pencil and watercolour on paper laid down on card) by Simoni, Gustavo (1846-1925); 54x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Smoking the Hookah)

A Thirsty Soul, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
A Thirsty Soul, n.d

Young Woman Smoking a Huqqa, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Young Woman Smoking a Huqqa, 18th century

Bell-Shaped Huqqa Base with Floral Design, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Bell-Shaped Huqqa Base with Floral Design, 18th/19th century

Globular Huqqa Base with Floral Design, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Globular Huqqa Base with Floral Design, 19th century

100. Un Iwan, aDamas, 1843. Creator: H. Clerget
100. Un Iwan, a Damas, 1843. An iwan (hall or audience chamber), Damascus, Syria

Lovers on a garden terrace; musicians and attendants, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Lovers on a garden terrace; musicians and attendants, 18th century

L Europe en 1871, 1871 (colour litho)
XCF290996 L Europe en 1871, 1871 (colour litho) by Hadol, Paul (1835-1875); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Freshwater of Asia a Constantinople (present-day Istanbul, Turkey)
LSE4315559 Freshwater of Asia a Constantinople (present-day Istanbul, Turkey). Painting by Johann Michael Wittmer (1802-1880), oil on canvas, 1837. German Art, 19th century

Portrait of Djohar, governor of the djof (grouping of 7 or 8 villages
LSE4332615 Portrait of Djohar, governor of the djof (grouping of 7 or 8 villages, built at a distance of 10 minutes from each other, online), smoking narguile

Abecedary. Letter T as Turkish. Small encyclopedic alphabet, popular series
DUV4200027 Abecedary. Letter T as Turkish. Small encyclopedic alphabet, popular series. Epinal imaging, late 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abecedary)

The harem, Turkish scene - oil on canvas, 18th century
LRI4578521 The harem, Turkish scene - oil on canvas, 18th century by Guardi, Giovanni Antonio (1698-1760); Private Collection; (add.info.: The harem, Turkish scene)

Portrait of a Khanphata Yogi, c. 1800 (opaque pigments & gold on paper)
3557435 Portrait of a Khanphata Yogi, c.1800 (opaque pigments & gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 30 x 21.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India)

An Arab Encampment, (oil on canvas)
1197607 An Arab Encampment, (oil on canvas) by Pasini, Alberto (1826-99); 27.9x40.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

The Smoker, 1903 (oil on panel)
CH402283 The Smoker, 1903 (oil on panel) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 58.4x41.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Fumeur; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

On the Terrace, Tangiers (oil on panel)
CH469094 On the Terrace, Tangiers (oil on panel) by Ernst, Rudolphe (1854-1932); 71.8x92.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Album page: Gulbadan Begum smoking on a terrace, Delhi, c
3082169 Album page: Gulbadan Begum smoking on a terrace, Delhi, c.1800 (opaque pigments & gold on paper) by Mughal School (19th century); 36.8x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Arabs playing Backgammon in an Interior, (watercolour)
827533 Arabs playing Backgammon in an Interior, (watercolour) by Rosati, Giulio (1858-1917); 52.7x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabs playing Backgammon in an Interior)

The Backgammon Players (w / c on paper)
CH20822 The Backgammon Players (w/c on paper) by Rosati, Giulio (1858-1917); 36.3x54.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Album "Damas et Baalbek : Portrait of a man with a hookah
3562076 Album " Damas et Baalbek : Portrait of a man with a hookah by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); (add.info.: Syria 1880 ca. Photographer: Bonfils); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Special Correspondents vehicle pulled by natives, 1860 (engraving)
3744550 The Special Correspondents vehicle pulled by natives, 1860 (engraving) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Indian Spices for English Tables)

Akhi Singh riding with his entourage, c. 1750 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040497 Akhi Singh riding with his entourage, c.1750 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 32x53.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Akhi Singh)

A Huqqa Smoker (pencil & w / c on paper)
5888980 A Huqqa Smoker (pencil & w/c on paper) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); 24.1x17.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; Maltese, out of copyright

La Bayadere (chromolitho)
971990 La Bayadere (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Bayadere. Opera by Marius Petipa. Educational card.); © Look and Learn

A Greek of man of the Livery - Plate XV, engraved by Lemercier from
810389 A Greek of man of the Livery - Plate XV, engraved by Lemercier from Voyage A AthAnes et a A Constantinople, written and illustrated by Dupre, 1828 (colour litho) by Dupre

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Hookah: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into a realm where tradition meets indulgence, as we embark on an enchanting journey through the captivating world of hookah. In a painting reminiscent of Arabian nights, a princess delicately listens to the melodious tunes played by female musicians, their melodies intertwining with swirling smoke from the nargile pipe. The scene evokes images of opulence and elegance that have long been associated with this ancient pastime. Drawing inspiration from Lewis Carroll's timeless tale, Alice in Wonderland takes a curious puff from her hookah while engaging in conversation with a wise caterpillar. In this whimsical encounter, she discovers that there is more to be found within oneself than meets the eye. Traveling further eastward to Algeria, we witness a woman gracefully smoking her nargile pipe amidst vibrant colors and intricate patterns adorning her surroundings. This glimpse into Algerian culture showcases how hookah has become intertwined with daily life and social gatherings. A Turkish lady reclines on a settee, exuding gracefulness as she leisurely enjoys her smoke-filled moments. This portrayal highlights Turkey's rich history and its deep-rooted connection to hookah culture. Venturing into Thessaloniki, Greece - known for its cultural diversity - we find ourselves in a Turkish coffee shop where waiters skillfully prepare aromatic brews alongside patrons enjoying their flavorful shisha sessions. Here, traditions merge seamlessly across borders. Journeying towards Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - once home to an extravagant harem - we catch glimpses of harem women indulging in tea accompanied by fragrant clouds emanating from their pipes. These intimate moments offer insight into the hidden lives within these lavish palaces. The Harem comes alive again through Ernst Rudolf's artistry; he captures an interior scene filled with intrigue as scribes document the secrets and stories whispered within these walls.