Hookah Collection (#6)

Equestrian Raja Bhim Singh with hookah and servants, c. 1820 (opaque w / c
6040499 Equestrian Raja Bhim Singh with hookah and servants, c.1820 (opaque w/c, gold and silver on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 33.2x29.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Reclining Turkish Woman; Femme Turque allongee, 1895 (oil on canvas)
1197492 Reclining Turkish Woman; Femme Turque allongee, 1895 (oil on canvas) by La Porte, Emile Henri (1841-1919); 27.3x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Porte)

Portrait of Raja Devi Chand of Kahlur (Bilaspur), c. 1745-1750 (w / c on paper)
1196859 Portrait of Raja Devi Chand of Kahlur (Bilaspur), c.1745-1750 (w/c on paper) by Nainsukh (c.1710-78) (attr. to); 14.7x10.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

An Idle Conversation, 1872 (oil on panel)
1769848 An Idle Conversation, 1872 (oil on panel) by Corrodi, Arnold (1846-1874); 40.6x31.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Idle Conversation. Arnold Corrodi (1846-1874). Oil on panel

The pool of the Harem - Pool in a Harem, 1876
XEE5033124 The pool of the Harem - Pool in a Harem, 1876 by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 72x61 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

At the Tea Table (w / c on paper)
SRM92426 At the Tea Table (w/c on paper) by Voloskov, Alexei Yakovlevich (1823-82); 20.3x30.2 cm; State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eState Russian Museum; Russian, out of copyright

The Lady of the Tootni-Nameh, or The Legend of the Parrot (oil on canvas)
WH48565 The Lady of the Tootni-Nameh, or The Legend of the Parrot (oil on canvas) by Prinsep, Valentine Cameron (1838-1904); 91.4x116.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London

A Tartar Messenger Narrating the News of the Victory of St
JHB114325 A Tartar Messenger Narrating the News of the Victory of St. Jean D Acre, 1840 (oil on panel) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); 68.5x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Arnaout and Osmanli Soldiers in Alexandria, illustration from
STC89025 Arnaout and Osmanli Soldiers in Alexandria, illustration from The Valley of the Nile, engraved by Mouilleron, pub

The Dancer
GN70638 The Dancer by Pilny, Otto (1866-1936); Galerie Nataf, Paris, France; Swiss, out of copyright

Gentleman Reclining on a Sofa
RAF69212 Gentleman Reclining on a Sofa by Franken or Frank, Theodore (1811-76); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Danger in the Desert, 1867 (w / c)
BON77201 Danger in the Desert, 1867 (w/c) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 34.9x52.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; German, out of copyright

The Bazaar near the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem (w / c on paper)
DRE144499 The Bazaar near the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem (w/c on paper) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 49.5x34.5 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK; German

Alice gets advice from the Blue Caterpillar, illustration from Alice
2657661 Alice gets advice from the Blue Caterpillar, illustration from Alices Adventures Under Ground, pub. 1886 (facsimile) by Dodgson

Moorish bath in Algiers, 19th century, in "L Algerie ancienne et moderne par
XEE4405737 Moorish bath in Algiers, 19th century, in " L Algerie ancienne et moderne par Leon Galibert", 1844. by Unknown Artist

Seller of slippers and hookah smoker in Egypt, 1858
LSE4104776 Seller of slippers and hookah smoker in Egypt, 1858 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The kief of the women of the serail in Flamour-Javuzu (Flavour Javuzu)
LSE4324953 The kief of the women of the serail in Flamour-Javuzu (Flavour Javuzu), in the palace of Constantinople (present-day Itamboul), Turkey, drawing by Karl Girardet (1813-1871)

Ouida (1839-1908)
864379 Ouida (1839-1908) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Ouida (1839-1908) pen name of Maria Louise Rame, English novelist born at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Thakur Sahab Samadr Karanji with Kabraji Mukandra Karanji Sahab and Bhao Raj Cha, c
874465 Thakur Sahab Samadr Karanji with Kabraji Mukandra Karanji Sahab and Bhao Raj Cha, c.1875 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Laxmi Narayan (fl.1875); 27 x35.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Mir Jaffar, Nawab of Murshidabad, with a courtier and attendants, c
874387 Mir Jaffar, Nawab of Murshidabad, with a courtier and attendants, c.1760 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 33.6 x28.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Dancing Girl (chromolitho)
734584 The Dancing Girl (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dancing Girl)

Portrait of a Gentleman in Royal Mogul Costume, 1738 (oil on canvas)
PNH354548 Portrait of a Gentleman in Royal Mogul Costume, 1738 (oil on canvas) by Knapton, George (1698-1778); 119.5x87.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries

Indian woman in her finery, with guests and servants, from Costume dei
STC439530 Indian woman in her finery, with guests and servants, from Costume dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c.1820s-30s (colour engraving) by Solvyns

Scene in a Cafe, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468908 Scene in a Cafe, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

The Palace of the Khan of Baku, Apsheron peninsula, plate 42 from a book on the Caucasus
STC92671 The Palace of the Khan of Baku, Apsheron peninsula, plate 42 from a book on the Caucasus, engraved by Mouilleron, Bayalos and Charles Claude Bachelier, pub

The Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of the Sardar of Yerevan, Armenia
STC92670 The Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of the Sardar of Yerevan, Armenia, plate 17 from a book on the Caucasus, engraved by Charles Claude Bachelier and Celestin Francois Nanteuil (1813-73) pub

Under the Sky with Music and Flowers, illustration from The Arabian Nights
PER233302 Under the Sky with Music and Flowers, illustration from The Arabian Nights, 1895 (colour engraving) by French School

Turkish Street Scene (w / c on paper)
STC255145 Turkish Street Scene (w/c on paper) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Maltese, out of copyright

Portrait of a Moorish woman from Algeria then French territory, posing with a narguile
XEE4190924 Portrait of a Moorish woman from Algeria then French territory, posing with a narguile. Cover of " Le petit journal illustrious" of 15/12/1935

Persian storyteller surrounds his audience. Engraving by the Traveller author
LSE4334023 Persian storyteller surrounds his audience. Engraving by the Traveller author, to illustrate the story " Persia, Chaldee and Susiane", 1881- 1882, by Jane Dieulafoy (nee Magre)

Turkey (chromolitho)
974551 Turkey (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkey. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Portrait of Sotiri, 19th century (w / c on paper)
AMO101435 Portrait of Sotiri, 19th century (w/c on paper) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); 47.5x32.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Weaving a Rug, from Volume II Arts and Trades of Description of Egypt, pub
STC89018 Weaving a Rug, from Volume II Arts and Trades of Description of Egypt, pub. under the orders of Napoleon, 1822 (engraving) by Conte

No. 0738 Study of a Turkish Magnate, possibly Hallicoo Mirza, c
FIT88894 No.0738 Study of a Turkish Magnate, possibly Hallicoo Mirza, c.1840 (chalk, w/c and gouache) by Lewis, John Frederick (1804-76); 36x48.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

An Odalisque in a Harem
CH35034 An Odalisque in a Harem by Constant, (Jean Joseph) Benjamin (1845-1902); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Odalisque, c. 1825 (oil on canvas)
FIT66059 Odalisque, c.1825 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 337.8x46.4cm cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

A Bridegroom comes for Marriage (gouache on paper)
5863472 A Bridegroom comes for Marriage (gouache on paper) by Shaik Muhammad Amir of Karraya (fl.1830-50); 27.8 x 38 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Punch cartoon: Ouida (Maria Louise Rame), English novelist (engraving)
6034893 Punch cartoon: Ouida (Maria Louise Rame), English novelist (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Women in a living room in Persia - in "The historical costume"
LSE4086397 Women in a living room in Persia - in " The historical costume" by Racinet, 1876 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Siesta (oil on panel)
3822286 The Siesta (oil on panel) by Devedeux, Louis (1820-74); 35.5x56.2 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; French, out of copyright

The believers dream A Muslim asleep after smoking the narguile dream of oriental
JLJ4574406 The believers dream A Muslim asleep after smoking the narguile dream of oriental dancers. Painting of Achilles Zo (1826-1901) 19th century Sun

A Reclining Turk Smoking a Hookah, 1844 (oil on canvas)
1197491 A Reclining Turk Smoking a Hookah, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Baron, Henri (1816-85); 24.4x32.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Bathers; The Baigneuses, c. 1889 (oil on canvas)
823607 The Bathers; The Baigneuses, c.1889 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 61.5x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bathers; The Baigneuses. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904)

Nawab Amir al-Umara Zabita Khan, detached album folio with painting, c
3741936 Nawab Amir al-Umara Zabita Khan, detached album folio with painting, c.1770 (opaque watercolour, ink, and gold on paper) by Mughal School (18th century); 27.6x18.6 cm; Arthur M

Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
3759453 Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson)

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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.