Hookahs Collection

Taking tea in the Harem. Creator: Ernst, Rudolf (1854-1932)
Taking tea in the Harem. Private Collection

Base for a Water Pipe (huqqa) in the Form of a Dancer (image 2 of 3), between c.1750 and c.1900. Creator: Unknown
Base for a Water Pipe (huqqa) in the Form of a Dancer (image 2 of 3), between c.1750 and c.1900

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)

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

The Hindu Rajah of Ooncar Mandatta, on the Nerbudda (engraving)
1609117 The Hindu Rajah of Ooncar Mandatta, on the Nerbudda (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hindu Rajah of Ooncar Mandatta, on the Nerbudda)

A raja entertained by dancers and musicians, c. 1780 (opaque w / c on paper)
873999 A raja entertained by dancers and musicians, c.1780 (opaque w/c on paper) by Chajju (fl.c.1780) (attr. to); 23.1 x29.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Nena Sahib (engraving)
2785799 Nena Sahib (engraving) by Beechy, George Duncan (1798-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nena Sahib. Illustration for The Illustrated Times)

Pilgrims resting on their route to Mecca (engraving)
725834 Pilgrims resting on their route to Mecca (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilgrims resting on their route to Mecca)

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

Interior of a Turkish Caffinet, Constantinople, 1838 (w / c on paper)
STC255144 Interior of a Turkish Caffinet, Constantinople, 1838 (w/c on paper) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Harem Bath (gravure)
964424 The Harem Bath (gravure) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harem Bath. After the painting by Jean Leon Gerome, gravure by Goupil & Co)

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

Rawat Gokul Das, 1807 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874469 Rawat Gokul Das, 1807 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Bagta (fl.1807); 27 x21.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Edwin Binney 3rd Collection; Indian, out of copyright

Nawab Mir Alam Bahadur and Raja Chandu Lal Bahadur, c
874440 Nawab Mir Alam Bahadur and Raja Chandu Lal Bahadur, c.1800 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 30.9 x22.1 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Interior of a Cafe at Suez (engraving)
2771509 Interior of a Cafe at Suez (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a Cafe at Suez)

Interior of a Harem (engraving)
725879 Interior of a Harem (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a Harem. Illustration for The Gallery of Engravings (circa 1880)

Interior of a Turkish Caffinet (engraving)
725738 Interior of a Turkish Caffinet (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a Turkish Caffinet, Constantinople)

The Pacha of Egypt (engraving)
1586788 The Pacha of Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pacha of Egypt, Mehemet Ali giving Diplomatic Audience)

A Rathore Chief with His Kinsmen, c. 1700 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874524 A Rathore Chief with His Kinsmen, c.1700 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 34.93 x23.97 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Making Tea In Algiers, 1840s. Creator: Timm, Vasily (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)
Making Tea In Algiers, 1840s. Private Collection

Smoking party in India
India; a smoking-party in Bengal Date: 1809

Portrait of Asker Khan, Ambassador of Persia, in Paris in 1808, 1809. Creator: Davin-Mirvault
Portrait of Asker Khan, Ambassador of Persia, in Paris in 1808, 1809. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Black woman, 1875-1876. Creator: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Black woman, 1875-1876. Found in the Collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The watch, 1879. Private Collection

Leisure Hour in the Harem, 1921. Private Collection

Persian smoking a hookah on horseback, ca 1820. Artist: Orlowski (Orlovsky), Alexander Osipovich (1777-1832)
Persian smoking a hookah on horseback, ca 1820. Private Collection

The Conversation, First half of the 18th century. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste, (School)
The Conversation, First half of the 18th century. Found in the collection of Pera Museum, Istanbul

The Mangala Game, First half of the 18th cent Artist: Mock, Jan (Johann) Samuel (c. 1687-1737)
The Mangala Game, First half of the 18th cent.. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

In the Hammam, 1854. Artist: Preziosi, Amedeo (1816-1882)
In the Hammam, 1854. Private Collection

Foyer of the Great Palace in Tsarskoye Selo, 1865. Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
Foyer of the Great Palace in Tsarskoye Selo, 1865. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

La belle orientale. Artist: Firmin-Girard, Francois-Marie (1838-1921)
La belle orientale. Private Collection

The Women Of Algiers In Their Apartment. Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
The Women Of Algiers In Their Apartment. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

in a Harem. Artist: Baratti, Filippo (1868-1901)
in a Harem. Private Collection

The Odalisque. Artist: Fortuny, Maria (1838-1874)
The Odalisque. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

La Grande Odalisque. Artist: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)
La Grande Odalisque. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Turkish Women, 1893. Artist: Bredt, Ferdinand Max (1860-1921)
Turkish Women, 1893. From a private collection

The backgammon players. Artist: Rosati, Giulio (1858-1917)
The backgammon players. From a private collection

Kandahar Lady of Rank, Engaged in Smoking, 1848. Artist: Carrick, Robert (active Mid of 19th cen. )
Kandahar Lady of Rank, Engaged in Smoking, 1848. From a private collection

The Conversation, 1730s. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste, (School)
The Conversation, 1730s. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

Marines of the Ottoman Navy, 1730s. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste, (School)
Marines of the Ottoman Navy, 1730s. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

Nubian with a Waterpipe, 1862. Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
Nubian with a Waterpipe, 1862. From a private collection

The Water-Pipe Smoker, 1903. Artist: Tornai, Gyula (1861-1928)
The Water-Pipe Smoker, 1903. From a private collection

Istanbul, Turkey; Nargileh Water Pipes For Sale

Hookahs and Pipes, Plate 129. Date: circa 1880s

A Turkish Coffee-house (engraving)
XJF311292 A Turkish Coffee-house (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Smoking the Hookah, plate 43 from Oriental Drawings, engraved by T. Rickards, pub
XJF108286 Smoking the Hookah, plate 43 from Oriental Drawings, engraved by T. Rickards, pub. 1806 (aquatint) (b&w photo) by Gold, Charles Emilius (1803-71) (after); Private Collection; English

Crete - Cretan Turks smoking Nargile Pipes. Date: circa 1902

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"Exploring the Exotic World of Hookahs: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into a world of enchantment as we delve into the captivating history and allure of hookahs. From the opulent Harem chambers to vibrant cultural gatherings, these ornate smoking devices have played a significant role in various societies throughout time. Intriguingly captured by Rudolf Ernst's masterpiece "Taking tea in the Harem, " we are transported to an era where they were synonymous with indulgence and relaxation. The image reveals elegantly adorned women enjoying their flavorful tobacco blends, surrounded by sumptuous fabrics and intricate decorations. Traveling further back in time, an engraving from 1860 showcases Special Correspondents being pulled by natives while indulging in the pleasures of their hookahs. This depiction highlights how this ancient tradition transcended borders and captivated people from all walks of life. The influence of hookah culture extends beyond Europe, as seen in Lemercier's engraved plate depicting "A Greek man of the Livery. " Here, a gentleman is portrayed engaging in conversation while delicately handling his hookah—a testament to its popularity among diverse cultures. Venturing eastward, we encounter scenes from India that showcase both royal grandeur and artistic finesse. The Hindu Rajah of Ooncar Mandatta is depicted on an engraving atop his majestic elephant, accompanied by his trusty hookah-smoking attendants—an emblematic display of power intertwined with leisurely pursuits. Delving deeper into Indian traditions, we witness mesmerizing performances by Nautch girls—graceful dancers who entertained nobility during lavish gatherings. These talented artists would often accompany rajas like Thakur Sahab Samadr Karanji or Mir Jaffar Nawab Murshidabad as they reveled amidst music and smoke-filled air. Not limited to palaces alone, our journey takes us to the humble abodes of pilgrims resting on their route to Mecca.