Lempire Collection

The Peking Observatory, illustration from Jean Baptiste du Haldes
472240 The Peking Observatory, illustration from Jean Baptiste du Haldes Description geographique, historique, chronologique, politique

Muslim boys in the days before their circumcision, 1790
Muslim boys in the days before their circumcision, and goats destined for sacrifice. Figli Musulman. Animali pei sacrifici. 18th century

Place des Martyrs at Night - Beirut, Lebanon Date: circa 1930s

Soldat De L'Empire
A scrapbook sketch of an empire soldier on horseback, travelling along a dirt road in the countryside. Date: circa 1901

Caricature allemande du dix-septieme siecle, Mathias, comte de Gallas, generalissime de l Empire (engraving)
3646045 Caricature allemande du dix-septieme siecle, Mathias, comte de Gallas, generalissime de l Empire (engraving) by French School

Gate to the seraglio, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, 18th century
Gate to the seraglio, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul. Porta del serraglio. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Muslim women entertaining themelves in their private quarters. Woman smoking hookah pipes, spinning yarn, embroidering, etc. Appartement d une dame Mahometane avec le tandour

Final scene of a Dervish dance, Rifai order. Penitents in ecstasy grasp red-hot scimitars and have their wounds treated by the sheikh. Followers of Shaikh Ahmed er-Rifai

Private quarters of an Ottoman official. Officials in robes sit on a divan in a large carpeted room. Appartement d un ministre de la Porte

Dance of the dervishes, Kadri order. Ballo dei Dervisch Cadry. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Dance of the whirling Dervishes of Mawlawi Tawagozi. Sufi Dervishes in tall hats dance in a circle to accompaniment by musicians on drums, psaltery and sistrum. Ballo dei Dervisch Mewlewi

Two Sufi Dervish devotees at prayer
Two Dervish penitents performing prayer rituals in a Dervish lodge. One with his hair tied to the ceiling with a cord, and another with band around hands and knees holding prayer beads

Exterior of the shrine to Sultan Mustafa III, Istanbul
Exterior of the shrine or Turbe to Sultan Mustafa III, Istanbul. Externo della cappella sepolcrale di Moustapha III. Sultan III Mustafa Turbesi

Library of Grand Vizier Koca Raga?p Pasha
Library of Grand Vizier Koca Mehmet Raga?p Pasha, Ottoman statesman (1698 ??1763). Scholars in turbans reading books at low tables on carpets. Biblioteca del Gran Visir Raghib Pascha

Public library of Sultan Abdul Hamid I, 1787
Public library of Abdul Hamid I, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 1773-1789. Scholars in turbans reading books and scrolls in a carpeted libary surrounded by bookcases. Biblioteca di Abdul-Hamid

Tomb of the Grand Vizier, Koca Mehmet Raga?p Pasha, Ottoman statesman, 1698-1763. Tomba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Muezzin performing the call to prayer or adhan
Muezzin in turban and robes performing the call to prayer or adhan. Muezzin particolare. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

A Muslim man performing his ablutions before prayer, washing his hands in a bowl of water. A servant pours water and another offers a towel. Musulmano che fa abluzione

Four great imams: Abu Hanifa 1, Al-Shafi ??i 2, Malik ibn Anas 3 and ibn Hanbal 4. I quattro Iman. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Audience with the Grand Vizier in the throne room of Topkapi Palace. Sala del Trono. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

The Grand Viziers audience with ambassadors. The Vizier treats his guests to a feast while musicians from the seraglio play military music. La sala d udienza del Gran Visir agli ambasciatori

Prince Grand-Dignitaire de l Empire, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Feu d artifice, tire sous l empire, 16 decembre 1804 (engraving)
962929 Feu d artifice, tire sous l empire, 16 decembre 1804 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feu d artifice, tire sous l empire, 16 decembre 1804)

Joseph Louis Lagrance Count De L Empire, 1736-1813. Italian-French Mathematician. From The Book " Gallery Of Portraits" Published London 1833

WORLD WAR I: BARBED WIRE. French soldiers preparing barbed wire for the front line, at Lempire, Meuse, France, during World War I. Stereograph, 1914-1918

Lagrange, Joseph-Louis comte de lEmpire (1736-1813). French mathematician and astronomer. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

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"Lempire: A Journey Through Islamic Art, Culture, and History" Step into the enchanting world of "lempire" as we explore the rich tapestry of Islamic art, culture, and history. From the mesmerizing portrayal of Adam and Eve in Islamic tradition to the celestial wonders observed at The Peking Observatory, this captivating journey will transport you through time. Immerse yourself in the vibrant illustrations from Jean Baptiste du Haldes' work at The Peking Observatory, where ancient astronomers gazed upon the mysteries of the cosmos. Witness their awe-inspiring discoveries unfold before your eyes. Discover a glimpse into Soldat De L'Empire's life – an embodiment of strength and valor that defined an era. Marvel at their unwavering dedication to honor and duty as they shaped empires with each step they took. Travel back to 1790 when Muslim boys prepared for their circumcision ritual – a significant milestone marking their transition into adulthood. Experience the anticipation and camaraderie shared among them during these transformative days. As night falls over Beirut's Place des Martyrs, witness its transformation into a breathtaking spectacle. Let its illuminated beauty ignite your imagination and remind you of resilience amidst adversity. Delve deeper into history with Mathias, comte de Gallas – a German caricature from the seventeenth century who epitomized power as generalissime de l Empire. Uncover his story within this intriguing engraving that reveals both admiration and satire. Pass through Istanbul's Topkapi Palace gate to enter a realm steeped in opulence. Explore private quarters where Ottoman officials resided; marvel at intricate designs that reflect both grandeur and intimacy behind closed doors. Observe Muslim women indulging in moments of leisure within their private spaces - celebrating sisterhood while finding solace in artistic expression or engaging conversations that transcend boundaries. Experience spiritual ecstasy as you witness Dervish dancers gracefully twirling amidst the final scene of their captivating performance.