Bedoween Collection

"Miguel el Musrab, Sheikh of the Anazeh Tribe", by Carl Haag…, Water-colour Society, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Miguel el Musrab, Sheikh of the Anazeh Tribe", by Carl Haag, in the Winter Exhibition of the Water-colour Society, 1862

Bedouin of Sinai; The Red Sea, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Bedouin of Sinai; The Red Sea, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Costumes de Différents Pays, Arabe du Désert où Bedouin à Cheval, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Arabe du Desert ou Bedouin a Cheval, c1797

Young Bedaween girl; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences... 1875. Creator: Unknown
Young Bedaween girl; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Travellers Encampment in the Desert, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Travellers Encampment in the Desert, 1857....the travellers encampment...consists of about half-a-dozen chadirs, or tents

Mid-day Encounter in the Desert, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Mid-day Encounter in the Desert, 1857. There is a little cloud of dust ahead! The first feelings entertained are alarm; these, however

Bedouin Girl, 1886. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Bedouin Girl, 1886

Bedouins of the Desert, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Bedouins of the Desert, 1850. The Bedouins...have never been conquered, nor were they ever in subjection at any time to foreign powers...they are independent of the Government as regards

Bedouin Arab, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Bedouin Arab, 1890. Nomadic Arab people who historically inhabited the desert regions in North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq and the Levant

Study of Two Bedouins, 1905 / 6. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Study of Two Bedouins, 1905/6

Historical views of Arabia. Arab performer with goat balancing on blocks 64, view of the Greek convent at Mount Sinai 65, and Muslim pilgrims on the Hajj at Mecca 66

Bedouin Women, 1890-1891. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Bedouin Women, 1890-1891

Bedouin, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, by 1880. Creator: Charles Theodore Frere
Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, by 1880

Beduine Jungen in Assuan, 1898. (pg 30) Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Bedouin children, Aswan, Egypt, 1898. Portrait of two children belonging to the nomadic Bedu or Bedouin people of North Africa. Beduine Jungen in Assuan

El Bedieh, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark Sykes
El Bedieh, c1906-1913, (1915). Bedouin at the salt wells near Tell- Afar, (Iraq or Syria). The next day we pushed on to El Bedieh, where the Bedawin have sunk wells in a dry wadi

Bedouin Chiefs, Jericho, c1910s. Creator: Unknown
Bedouin Chiefs, Jericho, c1910s. Arab men with weapons in Jericho, Palestine. Glass lantern slide

Bedouin Encampment Outside the North Wall of Jerusalem, 1902. Creator: John Fulleylove
Bedouin Encampment Outside the North Wall of Jerusalem, 1902. From " The Holy Land", painted by John Fulleylove, R.I. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1902]

Bedouin riding a camel, Egypt, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Bedouin riding a camel, Egypt, c1928. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album, c1928. [Georg A Jasmatzi, A.-G. Dresden, Germany]

The Ababda, nomads of the eastern Thebaid Desert, 1848. Artist: Freeman
The Ababda, nomads of the eastern Thebaid Desert, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

A Mahazi and a Soualeh Bedouin, 1848. Artist: Charles Bour
A Mahazi and a Soualeh Bedouin, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

A Bedouin Arab from Lower Egypt, 1912. Artist: Lekegian & Co
A Bedouin Arab from Lower Egypt, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

A Bedouin sheikh wearing burnouse, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A Bedouin woman, Egypt, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

A Bedouin musician and his audience, 1902
A Bedouin Musician and his Audience, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co. London, 1902]

Arabs of the Soudan, c1881-85. Episode of the Mahdist War (1881-1899). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Convent of Elijah. Bedouins shooting, c1900. From Journey in All Lands - Palestine. [Realistic Travels, London, Cape Town, Bombay, Melbourne, Toronto, c1900]

Bedouin cave-dwellers in their caves, c1900. From Journey in All Lands - Palestine. [Realistic Travels, London, Cape Town, Bombay, Melbourne, Toronto, c1900]

A Bedouin Arab, c1891, (c1915). Artist: John Singer Sargent
A Bedouin Arab, c1891, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Bedouine, early 20th century(?)

A Bedouins wife, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A Kerim
A Bedouins wife, Iraq, 1925. A print from Baghdad, Camera Studio Iraq, published by Hasso Bros, Rotophot AG, Berlin, 1925

A Bedouin of the desert, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A Kerim
A Bedouin of the desert, Iraq, 1925. A print from Baghdad, Camera Studio Iraq, published by Hasso Bros, Rotophot AG, Berlin, 1925

Portrait of a Bedouin, c1920s. Plate taken From In the Land of the Pharaohs, published by Lehnert & Landrock (Cairo)

Nomad encampment, Sahara, c1890. Artist: Hildibrand
Nomad encampment, Sahara, c1890. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

Bedouin girl in the Syrian desert, 1936. Artist: HJ Shepstone
Bedouin girl in the Syrian desert, 1936. Published in Peoples of the World in Pictures, Harold Wheeler, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler

Caravan camp, Sahara Desert, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
Caravan camp, Sahara Desert, late 19th century. Berber or Bedouin family and their tents. Photograph from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes, Cities and Paintings by John L Stoddard

Bedouins at prayer, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

The Rest of the Bedouin Arabs by the Nile, Egypt, 1819. Artist: G Engelmann
The Rest of the Bedouin Arabs by the Nile, Egypt, 1819. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Bedouin and Camel, 1830. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
Bedouin and Camel, 1830. Found in the collection of the The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Bedouin: A Glimpse into Arabia's Rich History" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Bedouins through these historical snapshots. In John Singer Sargent's "Study of Two Bedouins, " painted in 1905/6, we witness a mesmerizing portrayal of their traditional way of life. The artist skillfully captures their rugged beauty and deep-rooted connection to the Arabian landscape. Sargent's "Bedouin Women" from 1890-1891 showcases the resilience and grace of these remarkable women, adorned with vibrant garments that reflect their cultural heritage. Their piercing gazes speak volumes about their strength and unwavering spirit. Travel back in time to 1888 with Allen & Ginter Cigarettes' "Worlds Smokers series (N33)" featuring a striking image of a Bedouin man, his weathered face revealing tales untold. This snapshot offers a glimpse into how smoking was intertwined with daily life for some members of this nomadic community. Charles Theodore Frere's masterpiece, "Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, " transports us to an era when bustling cities coexisted harmoniously with vast desert landscapes. The sight is awe-inspiring as it encapsulates both the allure and mystique surrounding Arabia during that period. Christian Wilhelm Allers' photograph titled "Beduine Jungen in Assuan" takes us on an enchanting journey along Egypt's Nile River, where young Bedouin boys navigate ancient traditions amidst breathtaking scenery. Their innocence juxtaposed against nature's grandeur creates an unforgettable tableau. Mark Sykes' painting "El Bedieh" invites us to delve deeper into Arab culture during early 20th century times. With intricate details capturing every fold in clothing and expression etched on faces, this artwork provides invaluable insights into daily life within Bedouin communities. Unknown artists contribute to our understanding of the Bedouin heritage through their portraits.