Turbanned Collection

Selim Kahn III, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815 (mezzotint, hand-coloured with brush and w/c)
5862159 Selim Kahn III, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815 (mezzotint, hand-coloured with brush and w/c) by Young, John (1755-1825); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Medieval costume: portrait of a Jewish doctor and merchant, c.1860 (steel engraving)
DUV4216111 Medieval costume: portrait of a Jewish doctor and merchant, c.1860 (steel engraving); 7.5x9.5 cm; (add.info.: Steel engraving by J)

Elephant in Indochina, c.1920 (photo)
8698482 Elephant in Indochina, c.1920 (photo); (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Elephant carrying goods in French Indochina (Vietnam). Photo, France, ca 1920.); © Archives Charmet

A pasha in the Ottoman Empire (engraving)
5314779 A pasha in the Ottoman Empire (engraving); (add.info.: Ottoman Empire. A Pasha or pascha. formerly bashaw. a high rank in the Ottoman Empire political system. typically granted to governors)

Indian, Les Invalides, iris and iguana (chromolitho)
8677344 Indian, Les Invalides, iris and iguana (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I for Indian, Les Invalides, iris and iguana)

Count Demetrius de Palatiano in Suliot Costume, not dated (oil on fabric)
XOS5878807 Count Demetrius de Palatiano in Suliot Costume, not dated (oil on fabric) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 40.7x33.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Seru Thakombau [Seru Epenisa Cakobau], 1815 - 83; King of Fiji, 1852-74, 1849 (watercolour, graphite)
7295608 Seru Thakombau [Seru Epenisa Cakobau], 1815 - 83; King of Fiji, 1852-74, 1849 (watercolour, graphite) by Fanshawe

Couple in Turkey, c.1850 (litho)
8698388 Couple in Turkey, c.1850 (litho) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Geography. Turkey. A couple in Turkey. Litho, France, ca 1850.); © Archives Charmet

Turkish women, 1640 (watercolour)
8698362 Turkish women, 1640 (watercolour); (add.info.: Geography. Turkey. Turkish women with children. Watercolour from a compendium on the royal court of Murad IV (Murad IV Ghazi)

Masawaiyh, Mesue the Elder, with Harun al-Rashid, Bagdad, 1869 (Engraving)
7422844 Masawaiyh, Mesue the Elder, with Harun al-Rashid, Bagdad, 1869 (Engraving); (add.info.: Science. Medicine. Persian physician Masawaiyh, Mesue the Elder, with abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid)

Shah Jahan with Asaf Khan from the Late Shah Jahan Album, c.1640 (opaque w/c)
8835581 Shah Jahan with Asaf Khan from the Late Shah Jahan Album, c.1640 (opaque w/c, ink & gold on paper mounted on paperboard) by Bichitr (fl.c. 1615-40); 36.9x25.3 cm; Arthur M

Portrait of a woman in a turban headdress (coloured photo)
8655964 Portrait of a woman in a turban headdress (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a woman in a turban headdress)

The Oath of Abraham's Servant, c.1650-59 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877809 The Oath of Abraham's Servant, c.1650-59 (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 71.2x94 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Laban Searching for His Stolen Gods, 1753 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877312 Laban Searching for His Stolen Gods, 1753 (oil on canvas) by Saint-Aubin, Augustin de (1736-1807); 62x72 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Mongol Chieftain and Attendants, folio from the Gulshan Album (Rose Garden album), c.1600 (opaque w/c)
8835580 Mongol Chieftain and Attendants, folio from the Gulshan Album (Rose Garden album), c.1600 (opaque w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); Freer Gallery of Art

Abraham Welcoming the Three Angels, 1750s (oil on canvas)
XOS5873156 Abraham Welcoming the Three Angels, 1750s (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); 70.5x90.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Vambery in his Travelling Dress
5668946 Vambery in his Travelling Dress; (add.info.: Illustration of Armin Vambery (1832-1913) Hungarian traveller and writer who travelled extensively around the territories of the Ottoman Empire

A pascha from the Ottoman Empire (print)
5314780 A pascha from the Ottoman Empire (print); (add.info.: Ottoman Empire. A Pasha or pascha. formerly bashaw. a high rank in the Ottoman Empire political system. typically granted to governors)

Elephant in Indochina, c.1920 (photo)
8698483 Elephant in Indochina, c.1920 (photo); (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Elephant carrying goods in French Indochina (Vietnam). Photo, France, ca 1920.); © Archives Charmet

Combat of a Greek and a Turk, after 1835 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879773 Combat of a Greek and a Turk, after 1835 (oil on fabric) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 75x55 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Horace Vernet)

Arabesque women's headdress (litho)
8677444 Arabesque women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabesque women's headdress)

Profile portrait of beared Indian man
Profile portrait of mature Indian man with grey beard. He wears an orange turban and has a lined face. The photograph was taken in Old Delhi and the background is dark Date: 1986

Barber giving manicure in Pondicherry, early 20th century (photo)
3788810 Barber giving manicure in Pondicherry, early 20th century (photo); (add.info.: Barber giving manicure, in Pondicherry. Photograph from early 20th century)

William Gifford Palgrave, 1868 (albumen silver print)
8677942 William Gifford Palgrave, 1868 (albumen silver print) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: William Gifford Palgrave (1826-1888)

Sultan and Musicians, c. 1650 (opaque w/c and gold on paper)
XOS5884675 Sultan and Musicians, c. 1650 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by South Indian School, (17th century); 16.9x20.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Southern India)

Emperor Muhammad Akbar (1542-1605) (gouache and w/c on ivory)
DND221217 Emperor Muhammad Akbar (1542-1605) (gouache and w/c on ivory) by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mughal emperor of India (1556-1605);); Dinodia

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605-1689), c.1678 (oil on canvas)
8608539 Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605-1689), c.1678 (oil on canvas) by Largilliere, Nicolas de (1656-1746); Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum, Braunschweig

The arrival from Mecca, 1893 (lithograph)
3671638 The arrival from Mecca, 1893 (lithograph) by Meynelle, Louis (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The book of the fair)

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605-1689), 1679 (engraving)
8608540 Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605-1689), 1679 (engraving) by Hainzelmann, Johann (1641-93); Bibliotheque Publique et Universitaire, Geneva

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605-1689) in Oriental Dress, 1681 (engraving)
8608541 Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605-1689) in Oriental Dress, 1681 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); (add.info.: Jean-Baptiste Tavernier)

Turbanned men in Tunis, c. 1899 (photochrom)
5053975 Turbanned men in Tunis, c.1899 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Reverse glass painting of a turbanned noble, from India or China for the Indian market
5977284 Reverse glass painting of a turbanned noble, from India or China for the Indian market (oil on glass) by Asian School

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Intriguingly Turbanned: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of Cultures Step back in time to early 20th century Pondicherry, where a barber defies expectations by delicately giving a manicure while proudly sporting his turban. This captivating photo captures the essence of cultural diversity and skillful craftsmanship. Travel further back to 1868 with William Gifford Palgrave's albumen silver print, revealing an enigmatic figure adorned in a majestic turban. The intricate details hint at the opulence and grandeur associated with this headpiece throughout history. Delve into the world of art as we encounter Sultan and Musicians from around 1650, depicted through opaque watercolors and gold on paper. Their turbans symbolize not only their status but also their deep-rooted traditions and musical prowess. Emperor Muhammad Akbar's portrait showcases his regal presence enhanced by a meticulously crafted turban made using gouache and watercolors on ivory. It serves as a testament to the importance placed upon this accessory during that era. Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, portrayed in oil on canvas circa 1678, exudes confidence wearing his distinguished turban. His adventurous spirit is captured within every brushstroke, reflecting his travels across continents where he encountered diverse cultures. Witness history unfold through lithographs depicting "The Arrival from Mecca" in 1893; turbanned individuals embark on an extraordinary journey filled with spiritual significance. Each unique turban tells its own story of devotion and pilgrimage. Jean-Baptiste Tavernier reappears in our narrative through engravings dating from different periods (1679 & 1681). These portraits highlight how he embraced Oriental fashion trends by adopting various styles of turbans popularized during those times. A mesmerizing profile portrait reveals an Indian man donning a magnificent beard complemented by an intricately wrapped turban.