Horseshoe Arch Collection

The Court of the Alhambra, 1871 (oil on canvas)
IND113046 The Court of the Alhambra, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Fortuny y Carbo (Fortuny i Marsal), Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo (1838-74); Museo Dali, Figueres, Spain; Index Fototeca

Abd al-Rahman III (891-961) Receiving the Ambassador, 1885 (oil on canvas)
IND119212 Abd al-Rahman III (891-961) Receiving the Ambassador, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Baixeras-Verdaguer, Dionisio (1862-1943); University of Barcelona

View of the entrance, Cave 26 (photo)
EAM162621 View of the entrance, Cave 26 (photo) by Indian School, (6th century); Ajanta, Maharashtra, India; Indian, out of copyright

Interior of the castle chapel (stone)
JFS249976 Interior of the castle chapel (stone) by Islamic School, (14th century); Generalife Palace, Alhambra, Granada, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; out of copyright

The Deligny Baths, Paris, 1842 (w / c on paper)
CHT175220 The Deligny Baths, Paris, 1842 (w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Gallery of the Court of Lions at the Alhambra, Granada, 1853 (litho)
STC83378 The Gallery of the Court of Lions at the Alhambra, Granada, 1853 (litho) by Asselineau, Leon Auguste (1808-89); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

View of the west facade, built c. 862-930 (photo)
XIR221157 View of the west facade, built c.862-930 (photo) by Spanish School; Church of Santa Maria, Melque, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

View of the entrance, Cave 19 (photo)
EAM162623 View of the entrance, Cave 19 (photo) by Indian School, (6th century); Ajanta, Maharashtra, India; Indian, out of copyright

The Gate of Justice, entrance to the Alhambra, Granada, 1853 (litho)
STC83376 The Gate of Justice, entrance to the Alhambra, Granada, 1853 (litho) by Asselineau, Leon Auguste (1808-89); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Group of Whirling Dervishes, from the Large Clive Album, c
STC153436 Group of Whirling Dervishes, from the Large Clive Album, c.1595 (opaque w/c with gold on paper) by Mughal School, (16th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Entrance of the Cid Campeador (c. 1043-1097), after the heavy siege in the city of Valencia, 1094, drawing

View of the Royal Panopticon of Science and Art, c. 1855 (lithograph)
XJF3058170 View of the Royal Panopticon of Science and Art, c.1855 (lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opened in Leicester Square)

View of the Royal Panopticon of Science and Art, 1825 (lithograph)
XJF250715 View of the Royal Panopticon of Science and Art, 1825 (lithograph) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gate Near Kutub-Minar, Old Delhi, 1875 (oil on canvas)
BAL172720 Gate Near Kutub-Minar, Old Delhi, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilievich (1842-1904); 36.5x28.6 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Doorway, Essaouira, Morocco
Stone doorway with red door and horsehoe-shaped arch

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The horseshoe arch, a timeless architectural marvel, has left its mark on history and continues to captivate us with its elegant curves. In "The Court of the Alhambra, 1871, " we are transported to the majestic palace in Granada, where this iconic arch takes center stage. The artist's brushstrokes beautifully capture the intricate details and vibrant colors that adorn this masterpiece. In "Abd al-Rahman III (891-961) Receiving the Ambassador, 1885, " we witness an important historical moment as the horseshoe arch frames the scene. Its graceful presence symbolizes power and grandeur, reflecting the significance of this encounter. Moving beyond paintings, Charles Clifford's photograph of "Puerta del Perdon" showcases a stunning example of Moorish architecture in Seville. The horseshoe arch stands proudly at the entrance of Cathedral Seville, inviting visitors into a world filled with awe-inspiring beauty. Cave 26 comes alive in our imagination through a captivating photo capturing "View of the entrance. " Here we see how even within nature's embrace, man-made structures like these arches can create harmony between human creation and natural wonders. Stepping inside castle walls brings us face-to-face with another manifestation of this architectural wonder. As seen in "Interior of the castle chapel, " stone horseshoe arches exude strength while adding an air of gracefulness to their surroundings. Traveling across borders to Paris in 1842, Eugene Delacroix's watercolor painting titled "The Deligny Baths" surprises us with yet another application for these enchanting arcs. Even within bathhouses like these, they bring elegance and sophistication to spaces meant for relaxation and rejuvenation. Returning once again to Spain's Alhambra Palace complex is Gustave Doré's lithograph entitled "The Gallery of Court Lions at Alhambra.