Hookah Collection (page 5)

Odalisque, 1871-73 (oil on canvas)
3956055 Odalisque, 1871-73 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 50.7 x 61.2 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; French, out of copyright

A raja entertained by dancers and musicians, c. 1780 (opaque w / c on paper)
873999 A raja entertained by dancers and musicians, c.1780 (opaque w/c on paper) by Chajju (fl.c.1780) (attr. to); 23.1 x29.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Three figures seated outside a house, Nazareth, 1859 (pencil and wash on paper)
DRE144496 Three figures seated outside a house, Nazareth, 1859 (pencil and wash on paper) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 25x17.5 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury

Love in the East, c. 1787 (pen and colour wash)
BOU203135 Love in the East, c.1787 (pen and colour wash) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 18.4x26 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Interview with the Viceroy of Egypt at his palace at Alexandria, May 12th 1839
STC67200 Interview with the Viceroy of Egypt at his palace at Alexandria, May 12th 1839, from " Egypt and Nubia", Vol.3 (litho) by Roberts

Dreams
GN70656 Dreams by Richter, Edouard Frederic Wilhelm (1844-1913); Galerie Nataf, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Kandahar Lady of Rank, Engaged in Smoking, plate 29 from Scenery
STC89065 Kandahar Lady of Rank, Engaged in Smoking, plate 29 from Scenery, Inhabitants and Costumes of Afghanistan, engraved by Robert Carrick (c.1829-1904) 1848 (litho) by Rattray

Ladies of Caubul in their In and Out-of-Door Costume, plate 24 from Scenery
STC89062 Ladies of Caubul in their In and Out-of-Door Costume, plate 24 from Scenery, Inhabitants and Costumes of Afghanistan, engraved by Walker, 1848 (litho) by Rattray

Meerz Fyze, an Oosbeg Elchee, or Ambassador, plate 22 from Scenery
STC89061 Meerz Fyze, an Oosbeg Elchee, or Ambassador, plate 22 from Scenery, Inhabitants and Costumes of Afghanistan, engraved by E

The Astronomer, from Volume II Costumes and Portraits of Description of Egypt
STC89014 The Astronomer, from Volume II Costumes and Portraits of Description of Egypt, engraved by Etienne Frederic Lignon (1779-1833) pub

Amirs of Scinde, ethnic group from Sindh, India
Amirs (commanders) of Scinde, an Indian ethnic group from Sindh (now a province of Pakistan). Date: 1843

Fellah Man and Woman, illustration from The Valley of the Nile
STC89027 Fellah Man and Woman, illustration from The Valley of the Nile, engraved by Mouilleron, pub. by Lemercier, 1848 (litho) by Prisse d Avennes

An Arab Resting in the Desert, title page from The Valley of the Nile
STC83480 An Arab Resting in the Desert, title page from The Valley of the Nile, engraved by Lemoine, pub. by Lemercier, 1848 (litho) by Prisse d Avennes

Fath Ali Chah, second Qajar emperor or Shah of Iran (1772-1832). Illustration from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Recess in the reception room in the house of the Mufti Sheik El Mahadi
STC173843 Recess in the reception room in the house of the Mufti Sheik El Mahadi, Cairo (w/c on paper) by Dillon, Frank (1823-1909); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

A Turkish lady seated, c. 1880 (albumen print)
STC254574 A Turkish lady seated, c.1880 (albumen print) by Sebah, J. Pascal (1823-1886); 24x18 cm; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Lebanese, out of copyright

Rajah of Mundi and Ministers, Trans-Sutlej States, from The People of India
STC439740 Rajah of Mundi and Ministers, Trans-Sutlej States, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Indian servants clothes: hukabardar or hookah pipe bearer, caukidar or watchman, serkar or steward, jamadar or head servant, seated banian or chief servant comptroller, chobdar or mace bearer

An Indian woman seated on a rich carpet attended by servants
An Indian woman at a gala seated on a rich carpet with containers of betelnut and perfume, attended by an ayah or servants with punya (fan), pawn and snake hookah pipe

Different types of hookah pipes of India: gargara, snake hookah, narikel, cheroot, narikel and gargara. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Indian men with hookah pipe and fan relaxing under a canopy. Members of the third caste of Vaisyas, or farmers, merchants and officials

Costumes of the natives of Dalagoa Bay, Mozambique
Costumes of the tattooed natives of Dalagoa Bay (Maputo Bay), Mozambique, in front of a village of circular huts. Man smoking tobacco with a curious hookah pipe made of bamboo and cow horn

Le Narghileh (The Hookah) (colour litho)
2818758 Le Narghileh (The Hookah) (colour litho) by Orange, Maurice Henri (1868-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Narghileh (The Hookah). Painting by Maurice Orange

Arabs Playing Chess, 1843 (oil on panel)
2831180 Arabs Playing Chess, 1843 (oil on panel) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 39x55 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased, 1931.; English

The Sultans Favourite Song (engraving)
3621707 The Sultans Favourite Song (engraving) by Fabres y Costa, Antonio Maria (1854-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sultans Favourite Song)

Sir Richard Burtons Smoking Room, 1889 (oil on panel)
3089792 Sir Richard Burtons Smoking Room, 1889 (oil on panel) by Letchford, Albert (fl.1889); 35x25.5 cm; Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, UK; eOrleans House Gallery; British, out of copyright

Ali Pasha with hookah. 1820

Men in a street market, Istanbul, Turkey, with baskets of fruit and vegetables. Date: circa 1900s

Some of Prince of Waless Indian Presents (engraving)
1053692 Some of Prince of Waless Indian Presents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some of Prince of Waless Indian Presents)

"The Caterpillar and Alice looked at each other"
4075079 " The Caterpillar and Alice looked at each other", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

Egypt - Dancing in the ruins at Karnak (engraving)
729324 Egypt - Dancing in the ruins at Karnak (engraving) by Closs, Adolf (1840-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egypt - Dancing in the ruins at Karnak. Engraving by A Closs)

Georgian and Hindu (chromolitho)
734911 Georgian and Hindu (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgian and Hindu)

Interior of a harem in Turkey, c. 1880 (colour litho)
CHT231048 Interior of a harem in Turkey, c.1880 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Woman smoking a Shisha (water pipe) on a terrace in Algiers, c. 1900 9colour litho)
CHT268741 Woman smoking a Shisha (water pipe) on a terrace in Algiers, c.1900 9colour litho) by Cauvy, Leon (1874-1933); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Two women seated on a terrace, surrounded by attendants and musicians, c
FSG324942 Two women seated on a terrace, surrounded by attendants and musicians, c.1650 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 23.2x17.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

A Gentleman with his Hookah Burdah, or Pipe Bearer, 1813 (colour litho)
617995 A Gentleman with his Hookah Burdah, or Pipe Bearer, 1813 (colour litho) by D Oyly, Charles (1781-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plate 10 from The European in India)

Favourite of the Harem (oil on canvas)
Ma201380 Favourite of the Harem (oil on canvas) by Lewis, John Frederick (1805-76) (attr.to); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Ottoman Coffee House, 1862 (colour litho)
STC193203 Ottoman Coffee House, 1862 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Maltese, out of copyright

Railway Travelling in India, illustration from Cassell
STC394744 Railway Travelling in India, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School

A Raja, or Hindu Prince, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478533 A Raja, or Hindu Prince, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Radja ou prince Hindou, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

A Persian Girl, c. 1708 (coloured engraving)
468877 A Persian Girl, c.1708 (coloured engraving) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mehemet Ali (1769-1849) Viceroy of Egypt, engraved by Bregesut, 1818 (colour litho)
CHT185960 Mehemet Ali (1769-1849) Viceroy of Egypt, engraved by Bregesut, 1818 (colour litho) by Forbin, Auguste (1777-1841) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Officers of the Grand Seraglio Regaling, engraved by Robert Havell and Sons, c
STC87586 Officers of the Grand Seraglio Regaling, engraved by Robert Havell and Sons, c.1816 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

English Babu (Native Indian Clerk) Holding a Hookah, Kalighat painting
2563444 English Babu (Native Indian Clerk) Holding a Hookah, Kalighat painting (pen & ink with w/c over pencil on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The marriage of the son of the Bey of Tunis (colour litho)
2795735 The marriage of the son of the Bey of Tunis (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The marriage of the son of the Bey of Tunis)

Sanskrit (chromolitho)
2782781 Sanskrit (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sanskrit. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

A maharaja of Samode, c. 1760 (opaque w / c silver and gold on paper)
6040503 A maharaja of Samode, c.1760 (opaque w/c silver and gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 26.1x38 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Equestrian Raja Bhim Singh with hookah and servants, c. 1820 (opaque w / c
6040499 Equestrian Raja Bhim Singh with hookah and servants, c.1820 (opaque w/c, gold and silver on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 33.2x29.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Hookah: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into a realm where tradition meets indulgence, as we embark on an enchanting journey through the captivating world of hookah. In a painting reminiscent of Arabian nights, a princess delicately listens to the melodious tunes played by female musicians, their melodies intertwining with swirling smoke from the nargile pipe. The scene evokes images of opulence and elegance that have long been associated with this ancient pastime. Drawing inspiration from Lewis Carroll's timeless tale, Alice in Wonderland takes a curious puff from her hookah while engaging in conversation with a wise caterpillar. In this whimsical encounter, she discovers that there is more to be found within oneself than meets the eye. Traveling further eastward to Algeria, we witness a woman gracefully smoking her nargile pipe amidst vibrant colors and intricate patterns adorning her surroundings. This glimpse into Algerian culture showcases how hookah has become intertwined with daily life and social gatherings. A Turkish lady reclines on a settee, exuding gracefulness as she leisurely enjoys her smoke-filled moments. This portrayal highlights Turkey's rich history and its deep-rooted connection to hookah culture. Venturing into Thessaloniki, Greece - known for its cultural diversity - we find ourselves in a Turkish coffee shop where waiters skillfully prepare aromatic brews alongside patrons enjoying their flavorful shisha sessions. Here, traditions merge seamlessly across borders. Journeying towards Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - once home to an extravagant harem - we catch glimpses of harem women indulging in tea accompanied by fragrant clouds emanating from their pipes. These intimate moments offer insight into the hidden lives within these lavish palaces. The Harem comes alive again through Ernst Rudolf's artistry; he captures an interior scene filled with intrigue as scribes document the secrets and stories whispered within these walls.