Arabesque Collection

Romania - Curtea de Arges Monastery
The Cathedral of Curtea de Arges - a Romanian Orthodox cathedral in Curtea de ArgeE, Romania. It is located on the grounds of the Curtea de Arges Monastery Date: circa 1920s

DEGAS: ARABESQUE, 1876-77. Edgar Degas: The end of the arabesque. Pastel on canvas, 1876-77

The Gasparini room of the Royal Palace of Madrid (1738-1755) - SACCHETTI, Giovanni Battista (1690-1764)
CUL4877736 The Gasparini room of the Royal Palace of Madrid (1738-1755) - SACCHETTI, Giovanni Battista (1690-1764). Royal Palace of Madrid. 1738-1755. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Teapot with Venus and Cupid, cup and saucer with medallion, and teapot with reliefs after Lady Templeton
FLO4689196 Teapot with Venus and Cupid, cup and saucer with medallion, and teapot with reliefs after Lady Templeton. Chromolithograph by W

Four Damascus Cuerda Seca tiles, Syrian, 16th century (pottery)
BON93396 Four Damascus Cuerda Seca tiles, Syrian, 16th century (pottery); each diam: 18.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK.

Arabesques painted in fresco on a full-coloured ground from the Palazzo del Te, Mantua, from designs by Giulio Romano
FLO4987906 Arabesques painted in fresco on a full-coloured ground from the Palazzo del Te, Mantua, from designs by Giulio Romano

Oviform vase with medallion, wine cooler with green reliefs and vase with arabesque and lotus reliefs
FLO4689184 Oviform vase with medallion, wine cooler with green reliefs and vase with arabesque and lotus reliefs. Chromolithograph by W

Engraved dish with raised centre, Venetian-Saracenic, 16th century (brass)
AII80011 Engraved dish with raised centre, Venetian-Saracenic, 16th century (brass); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy.

Art France Ceiling of the bed room of the hotel de Mailly (1687-1688), c.1687-1688 (photo)
5942831 Art France Ceiling of the bed room of the hotel de Mailly (1687-1688), c.1687-1688 (photo); Hotel de Mailly, Paris

Circular Tile, Qajar, Persian, 19th century (moulded and glazed pottery)
BON131334 Circular Tile, Qajar, Persian, 19th century (moulded and glazed pottery); diam: 60 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK.

Detail of a floral decorative panel, Kuhreh Arg Citadel, c.1804 (glazed tiles)
JB112726 Detail of a floral decorative panel, Kuhreh Arg Citadel, c.1804 (glazed tiles); Khiva, Uzbekistan; © John Bethell. All rights reserved 2023.

Alexandr

Alexandr

Grande Arabesque, This example cast posthumously (Hebrard cast 60/D). Creator: Edgar Degas
Grande Arabesque, This example cast posthumously (Hebrard cast 60/D)

Arabesques with Frolicking Putti, Animals, and Jesters, c. 1750. Creator: Unknown
Arabesques with Frolicking Putti, Animals, and Jesters, c. 1750

Wall paintings from various houses in Pompeii
Candelabra (left) from the Casa del Panettiere or House of the Baker, VII.III.30, candelabra (right) and frieze (top) from House of Caecilius Iucundus, V.I.26

Moorish Gate Shaped Bench in, Asilah, Morocco

Woman student and typical arab door, Marrakech, Morocco

Spain, Andalusia, Seville. El Real Alcazar de Sevilla, the Courtyard of the Maidens (Patio de las Doncellas)

Wall painting of an arabesque with stag and cupid (top) and a panel with a mask of Pan (below)
FLO4686941 Wall painting of an arabesque with stag and cupid (top) and a panel with a mask of Pan (below), both from Domus Vedi Sirici or House of Siricus, VII.1.47

Wall paintings of foliage, fruit and cupid from House of the Epigrams, V.1.18
FLO4686920 Wall paintings of foliage, fruit and cupid from House of the Epigrams, V.1.18, arabesque from Casa dei Guerrieri or the House of the Bronzehandlers, I.3.25

Candelabra (left) from the Casa del Panettiere or House of the Baker, VII.III.30
FLO4686972 Candelabra (left) from the Casa del Panettiere or House of the Baker, VII.III.30, candelabra (right) and frieze (top) from House of Caecilius Iucundus, V.I.26

Wall painting of an arabesque with a mask of Oceanus found in Herculaneum
FLO4687005 Wall painting of an arabesque with a mask of Oceanus found in Herculaneum, and two other ornaments of Oceanus and a lotus flower found in the Temple of Isis

Alhambra, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Spain, Andalucia, Seville, Alcazar, ceiling in Ambassadors Hall (Salon de Embajadores)

Ancient Arabic inscriptions at Nimrod fortress (Qal at al-Subeiba), northern Golan Heights

Bed valance, 1532-36 (silk & linen)
5890676 Bed valance, 1532-36 (silk & linen) by English School, (16th century); 37.5x269 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Valance or bed valance)

Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and A... before 1573
Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and Axe-Shaped Ornaments, before 1573

Title Plate, from Pendant Designs with Architectural Elements and Vegetal-Arabesque... before 1573
Title Plate, from Pendant Designs with Architectural Elements and Vegetal-Arabesques, before 1573

Annunciation to the Shepherds, from the border of the Rich Missal of Cardinal Francisco Ximenez de Cisneros (1437-1517)
IND113561 Annunciation to the Shepherds, from the border of the Rich Missal of Cardinal Francisco Ximenez de Cisneros (1437-1517) (vellum) by Spanish School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional

DDE-90034895
Episcopal Cathedral of Curtea de Arges is one of the most important examples of religious architecture in Romania and burial place for many Romanian kings. Romania, Curtea de Arges. Date: 02/12/2008

Maquette for Joie de Vivre, 1927 (plaster) (see also 876099-100)
876101 Maquette for Joie de Vivre, 1927 (plaster) (see also 876099-100) by Toft, Albert (1862-1949); 22x9.5x5 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; Leeds Museums and Galleries

Maquette for Joie de Vivre, 1927 (plaster) (see also 876100-1)
876099 Maquette for Joie de Vivre, 1927 (plaster) (see also 876100-1) by Toft, Albert (1862-1949); 22x9.5x5 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK

Maquette for Joie de Vivre, 1927 (plaster) (see also 876099-1)
876100 Maquette for Joie de Vivre, 1927 (plaster) (see also 876099-1) by Toft, Albert (1862-1949); 22x9.5x5 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK

The Tennis Player, 1923 (wood engraving)
1631656 The Tennis Player, 1923 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Ring dancer, c. 1928 (bronze, ivory & marble)
940332 Ring dancer, c.1928 (bronze, ivory & marble) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); height: 44.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Spandrel and vault, 1503-08 (fresco)
GRL153306 Spandrel and vault, 1503-08 (fresco) by Pinturicchio, Bernardino di Betto (c.1452-1513); Piccolomini Library, Duomo, Siena, Italy; Ghigo Roli

Mirror with Dragon Arabesque, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 3rd / 2nd century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Mirror with Dragon Arabesque, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period or early Western Han dynasty, 3rd/2nd century B.C

Mirror with Dragon Arabesques, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 3rd / 2nd century B. C
Mirror with Dragon Arabesques, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period or early Western Han dynasty, 3rd/2nd century B.C

Mirror with Dragon and Bird Arabesque, Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9)
Mirror with Dragon and Bird Arabesque, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 9)

Arabesque, modeled 1885 / 90 (cast 1919 / 21). Creator: Edgar Degas
Arabesque, modeled 1885/90 (cast 1919/21)

Design for a Cartouche, Plate 5 from Neüinventierte sehr dienstiche Schil
Design for a Cartouche, Plate 5 from Neu inventierte sehr dienstiche Schilde oder Cartouches, Printed ca. 1750-56

Design for a Cartouche, Plate 3 from Neüinventierte sehr dienstiche Schil
Design for a Cartouche, Plate 3 from Neu inventierte sehr dienstiche Schilde oder Cartouches, Printed ca. 1750-56

Design for a Cartouche, Plate 1 from Neüinventierte sehr dienstiche Schil
Design for a Cartouche, Plate 1 from Neu inventierte sehr dienstiche Schilde oder Cartouches, Printed ca. 1750-56

Trophees Nouvellement Inventez par J. B. Toro (Title Page), 1716. 1716
Trophees Nouvellement Inventez par J.B. Toro (Title Page), 1716

Cartouches Nouvellement Inventez par J. B. Toro, 1716. 1716. Creator: Jean Bernard Toro
Cartouches Nouvellement Inventez par J.B. Toro, 1716

Livre de Tables de Diverses Formes, 1716 or after. 1716 or after
Livre de Tables de Diverses Formes, 1716 or after

Desseins Arabesques a Plusieurs Usages Inventes par J. B. Toro, 1716. 1716
Desseins Arabesques a Plusieurs Usages Inventes par J.B. Toro, 1716

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"Arabesque: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of arabesque, a mesmerizing art form that transcends borders and centuries. From the picturesque Curtea de Arges Monastery in Romania to the vibrant Alhambra in Spain, this captivating design has left its mark on countless landmarks. In 1876-77, Edgar Degas immortalized the elegance with his pastel on canvas masterpiece titled "Arabesque. " The delicate lines and graceful movements captured in his artwork evoke a sense of beauty and fluidity. Venturing further into Andalusia, Granada's Alhambra reveals ornate arches adorned with intricate arabesques. These breathtaking designs transport visitors back to a time when Islamic influence flourished in Spain. Delving deeper into history, we discover a bed valance from 1532-36 crafted from silk and linen. Its exquisite arabesque patterns showcase the skillful craftsmanship prevalent during that era. Seville's El Real Alcazar de Sevilla enchants visitors with its Courtyard of the Maidens, where stunning Arab-inspired architecture can be found. The interplay between light and shadow accentuates every curve and detail. The ancient city of Pompeii also bears witness to the allure through its wall paintings adorning various houses. These remnants serve as reminders of an artistic tradition that stood strong even amidst tragedy. As twilight descends upon Granada's Alhambra, it casts an ethereal glow over the Hall of Two Sisters. Here, intricate carvings intertwine seamlessly with geometric motifs forming elaborate arabesques that seem to dance under moonlight. Beyond architectural marvels lies another facet - contemporary expressions through sepia-toned Christmas cards or moments captured during Ramadan at Mecca's Grand Mosque. Arabesques continue to inspire artists across cultures today while remaining deeply rooted in Islamic heritage.