Kurdish Collection (page 2)

Contemporary portrait of Saladin, c. 1180, reproduced in The Outline of History
STC321079 Contemporary portrait of Saladin, c.1180, reproduced in The Outline of History: being a plain history of life and mankind by H.G

Kurdish of Mesopotamia carrying an amphore. Around 1810-1860
LSE4111578 Kurdish of Mesopotamia carrying an amphore.Around 1810-1860. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Abecedary. Letter K as Kurdish. Small encyclopedic alphabet, popular series
DUV4199911 Abecedary. Letter K as Kurdish. Small encyclopedic alphabet, popular series. Epinal imaging, late 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abecedary)

Kurd Man, ca. 1893. Creator: Antonio Zeno Shindler
Kurd Man, ca. 1893

Kurdish Refugee
Sahin AVCI

Lisa Stansfield performing during "The Simple Truth"
Lisa Stansfield performing during " The Simple Truth", concert for Kurdish refugees at Wembley Arena, London. 12th May 1991

Alexander O Neal performing during "The Simple Truth"
Alexander O Neal performing during " The Simple Truth", concert for Kurdish refugees at Wembley Arena, London. 12th May 1991

Chris De Burgh and Jeffrey Archer pictured during "The Simple Truth"
Chris De Burgh and Jeffrey Archer pictured during " The Simple Truth", concert for Kurdish refugees at Wembley Arena, London. 12th May 1991

Alison Moyet performing during "The Simple Truth"
Alison Moyet performing during " The Simple Truth", concert for Kurdish refugees at Wembley Arena, London. 12th May 1991

Jeffrey Archer, pictured at a press event for the charity the Simple Truth. 25th April 1991

Lisa Stansfield performing during "The Simple Truth"
Lisa Stansfield performing during " The Simple Truth", concert for Kurdish refugees at Wembley Arena, London. 12th May 1991

Tom Jones performing during "The Simple Truth"
Tom Jones performing during " The Simple Truth", concert for Kurdish refugees at Wembley Arena, London. 12th May 1991

Kurds in Tehran, Iran, for the coronation of Reza Shah Pahlevi, Shah of Iran, April 1926

Kurd in military armor on horseback, 1819. 1819. Creator: Aleksandr Orlovsky
Kurd in military armor on horseback, 1819

Ahmed Agha, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark Sykes
Ahmed Agha, c1906-1913, (1915). Kurdish men with rifles and bullet belts, Shirwan, (eastern Turkey). A little further on we met Ahmed Agha and fifty gunmen

Kurds of Shaykh Sadiks Army, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark Sykes
Kurds of Shaykh Sadiks Army, c1906-1913, (1915). Kurdish men with rifles and bullet belts, Khatuna, (eastern Turkey). From " The Caliphs Last Heritage

Koch Kiri Kurd, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark Sykes
Koch Kiri Kurd, c1906-1913, (1915). A Kurdish man from near the Kochkiri mountain, (eastern Turkey?). From " The Caliphs Last Heritage, a short history of the Turkish Empire" by Lt.-Col

Two Kurdish Men. Date: 1821

Kurdish mountain brigands, Armenia, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A Kurdish tribesman from southern Kurdistan, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A Kerim
A Kurdish tribesman from southern Kurdistan, Iraq, 1925. A print from Baghdad, Camera Studio Iraq, published by Hasso Bros, Rotophot AG, Berlin, 1925

Kurdish lady in her best costume, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A Kerim
Kurdish lady in her best costume, Iraq, 1925. A Kurdish woman in her best costume of black Persian silk with silver belt and her necklace of amber beads with Turkish gold coins attached

Kurdish cavalry, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Kurdish chief, 19th century. Artist: Deyrolle
Kurdish chief, 19th century

A Kurdish gentlemen, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Caucasian Race, Kurds and Persians, 1873. Artist: A Portier
Caucasian Race, Kurds and Persians, 1873. The Kurds are an ethnolinguistic group inhabiting parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey (a contiguous region commonly referred to as Kurdistan)

Kurdish hunter, 19th century

Turkish Bey, of Bitless, Kurdistan, 19th century

Portrait of Saladin (1138-93) (colour litho)
BAL4623 Portrait of Saladin (1138-93) (colour litho) by Arabic School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sultan of Egypt & Syria; recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusaders; ); eBritish Library Board

Soviet Armenia - Kurdish Girls - Traditional Dance Date: circa 1930s

Kurdish and Greek women
Kurdish woman (left), and women from Preveza and Chios. Antique hand-colored print

Kara Fatima Khanum Arrives Constantinople Large Retinue
Kara Fatima Khanum arrives in Constantinople with a large retinue of mounted warriors of her tribe, at the start of the Crimean war

SALADIN (1138-1193). Muslim sultan. French woodcut, 1584

OTTOMAN EMPIRE: KURDS. General Hadi Pasha of Turkey signing the never-ratified treaty of peace between Turkey and the Allies at Sevres, France

Kurdish soldiers in Turkish army, WW1
Kurdish soldiers in the Turkish army, defenders of Trabzon (Trebizond) on the Black Sea during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Trabzon, Turkey - Kurdish Costumes
Kurdish costumes from Trabzon on the Black Sea coast in north-eastern Turkey. The capital of Trabzon Province. Trabzon was located on the historic silk road route and during the Ottoman period

Kurdish Horseman / Royal
A Kurdish Horseman - One of the escort during a Royal Hunt in 19th century Persia

Kurdish man wearing a distinctive hat, tunic and pantaloons.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845

Russo-Turkish War, Kurdish Militia
Two members of the Kurdish Militia relaxing during the Russo-Turkish war (April 24, 1877 March 3, 1878). Date: circa 1877

Citadel of Erbil by night
Entrance of Erbil citadel (Front view) by night. Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Kurdish Dealers, Constantinople, Istanbul, Turkey, 19th century engraving

The Rock of Vann, Kurdistan, 1901 (oil on canvas)
XIR78299 The Rock of Vann, Kurdistan, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Laurens, Jules Joseph Augustin (1825-1901); 134x88 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

KURDISH HUNTER. Kurdistan refers to parts of eastern Turkey (Turkish Kurdistan), northern Iraq (Iraqi Kurdistan), northwestern Iran (Iranian Kurdistan) and northern Syria (Western Kurdistan)

Courdish Chiefs from A Second Journey through Persia, 1810-16, engraved by Theodore H
XCF22662 Courdish Chiefs from A Second Journey through Persia, 1810-16, engraved by Theodore H.A. Fielding (1781-1851) 1818 (coloured engraving) by Morier

Fishermen, Aged Kurd, Bebek Bay, Water Carriers and Barber
Istanbul, Turkey - Fishermen, Aged Kurd, Bebek Bay, Water Carriers and Barber Date: 1898

Kurdish Dealers, Constantinople, Istanbul, Turkey, 19th century engraving

KURDISH HUNTER. Kurdistan refers to parts of eastern Turkey (Turkish Kurdistan), northern Iraq (Iraqi Kurdistan), northwestern Iran (Iranian Kurdistan) and northern Syria (Western Kurdistan)

Three Kurdish chiefs talking
A group of three Kurdish chiefs talking. One of them holds a spear, another has a sword and two pistols at his side. 1818

Young Turkish Kurdish man
Young Kurdish Boy standing with a rifle and holding a camel whip. Interestingly, this card was published by the French Jesuit Armenian Mission in Syria

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The Kurdish people have a rich and diverse history, filled with tales of bravery, resilience, and cultural heritage. From the valiant Kurdish lady warriors who fearlessly fought for their land to the British troops moved by air in support of their cause, the Kurds have left an indelible mark on history. In Iran, courageous Kurdish gentlemen stood tall against adversity, showcasing their unwavering spirit. Even during World War II, a remarkable company of the Iraq Levies comprised solely of Kurds displayed unparalleled loyalty and dedication. Symbolizing unity and patriotism, Iraqi Kurdish people carried fire torches up a mountain to proudly hoist the giant flag of Iraq. This act exemplified their commitment to their nation while celebrating its identity. Amongst them were Yazidi women whose strength knows no bounds. Their resilience in face of unimaginable hardships is truly awe-inspiring. Visiting the Mausoleum of Saladin - an iconic figure in Kurdish history - one encounters his first marble coffin that now lies empty. It serves as a reminder of his legacy and enduring influence on generations to come. Historical skirmishes between Persians and Kurds further highlight the complex dynamics within this region. Captured beautifully by Alfred Leon Lemercier's lithograph from 1850-60, it showcases both conflict and coexistence between these two groups. During World War II, paratroop tribesmen belonging to the Iraq Levies demonstrated exceptional courage alongside their fellow soldiers. Their bravery knew no bounds as they fought side by side with determination etched onto every face. Newroz Day holds immense significance for Iraqi Kurdish people as they joyously celebrate spring's arrival along with welcoming the new year. Festivities abound as communities unite in merriment while cherishing traditions passed down through generations. While some may romanticize adventure-seeking bandits roaming Persian lands in 1875 Kurdistan was not exempt from such tales either.