Rubaiyat Collection

Earth Could Not Answer: Nor The Seas That Mourn In Flowing Purple, Of Their Lord Forlorn; Nor Heaven, With Those Eternal Signs Reveal And Hidden By The Sleeve Of Night And Morn

For Some We Loved, The Loveliest And The Best That From His Vintage Rolling Time Has Prest, Have Drunk Their Cup A Round Or Two Before, And One By One Crept Silently To Rest

Here With A Little Bread Beneath The Bough, A Flask Of Wine, A Book Of Verse - And Thou Beside Me Singing In The Wilderness Oh, Wilderness Were Paradise Enow

Look To The Blowing Rose About US - "lo, Laughing, "She Says, "into The World I Blow
Look To The Blowing Rose About US - " lo, Laughing, " She Says, " into The World I Blow: At Once The Silken Tassel Of My Purse Tear, And Its Treasure On The Garden Throw

Wake! for the sun behind yon Eastern height has chased the session of the stars from night
3086255 Wake! for the sun behind yon Eastern height has chased the session of the stars from night, illustration from 'The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam', published 1909 (colour litho) by Dulac

Do you, within your little hour of Grace, The waving Cypress in your Arms enlace
3086261 Do you, within your little hour of Grace, The waving Cypress in your Arms enlace, Before the Mother back into her arms Fold, and dissolve you in a last embrace

Look to the blowing Rose about us - "Lo, Laughing," she says, "into the world I blow
3086257 Look to the blowing Rose about us - "Lo, Laughing," she says, "into the world I blow: At once the silken tassel of my Purse Tear, and its Treasure on the Garden throw

Heav'n but the Vision of fulfill'd Desire, And Hell the Shadow of a Soul on fire
3086249 Heav'n but the Vision of fulfill'd Desire, And Hell the Shadow of a Soul on fire, Cast on the Darkness into which Ourselves, So late emerg'd from, shall so soon expire

Illustration for The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, 1900. Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
Illustration for The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, 1900. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme. [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01]

Omar Khayyam
Scene from the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Artist: Gilbert James. Date: circa 1922

And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c. 1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum)
1195055 And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c.1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum) by King, Jessie Marion (1875-1949); 17.8x14 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
3770264 Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam by James, Gilbert (1865-1941); (add.info.: Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam by Edward FitzGerald ( translation of a selection of poems)

Inside cover with floral design, 1901 (lecant morocco leather)
985815 Inside cover with floral design, 1901 (lecant morocco leather) by Meunier, Charles (1866-1940); 25.1x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Inside cover with floral design)

The Roll of Fate, 1882 (oil on canvas)
740597 The Roll of Fate, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 71.1x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Illustration from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, 1920 (engraving)
3031876 Illustration from RubAaiyAat of Omar Khayyam, 1920 (engraving) by Balfour, Ronald (1896-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, 1920 (engraving)
3031875 Illustration from RubAaiyAat of Omar Khayyam, 1920 (engraving) by Balfour, Ronald (1896-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, 1920 (engraving)
3031864 Illustration from RubAaiyAat of Omar Khayyam, 1920 (engraving) by Balfour, Ronald (1896-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, 1920 (engraving)
3031874 Illustration from RubAaiyAat of Omar Khayyam, 1920 (engraving) by Balfour, Ronald (1896-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

From the Rubaiyat, c. 1887. Creator: Elihu Vedder
From the Rubaiyat, c. 1887

Illustration for The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Private Collection

Yet Ah, That Spring Should Vanish With The Rose! That Youths Sweet-Scented Manuscript Should Close! The Nightingale That In The Branches And, Ah Whence, And Whither Flown Again, Who Knows

And That Inverted Bowl We Call The Sky, Whereunder Crawling Coop d We Live And Die, Lift Not Your Hands To It For Help - For It As Impotently Rolls As You Or I

But That Is But A Tent Wherein May Rest A Sultan To The Realm Of Death Addrest; The Sultan Rises, And The Dark FerrAash Strikes, And Prepares It For Another Guest

And Lately, By The Tavern Door Agape, Came Shining Through The Dusk An Angel Shape Bearing A Vessel On His Shoulder; And He Bid Me Taste Of It; And twas - The Grape

Oh, Plagued No More With Human Or Divine, To-Morrows Tangle To Itself Resign, And Lose Your Fingers In The Tresses Of The Cypress-Slender Minister Of Wine

Do You, Within Your Little Hour Of Grace, The Waving Cypress In Your Arms Enlace, Before The Mother Back Into Her Arms Fold, And Dissolve You In A Last Embrace

The Palace That To Heav n His Pillars Threw, And Kings The Forehead On His Threshold Drew - I Saw The Solitary Ringdove There, And " coo, Coo, Coo, " She Cried; And " coo, Coo

Wake! For The Sun Behind Yon Eastern Height Has Chased The Session Of The Stars From Night. Illustration By Edmund Dulac From The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam, Published 1909

Heav n But The Vision Of Fulfill d Desire, And Hell The Shadow Of A Soul On Fire, Cast On The Darkness Into Which Ourselves, So Late Emerg d From, Shall So Soon Expire

OMAR KHAYAM: RUBAIYAT. Illustration by Edmund J. Sullivan (1869-1933) to an edition of the Rubaiyat by Omar Khayyam

FITZGERALD TITLEPAGE, 1859. Titlepage of the first edition of Edward Fitzgerald s
FITZGERALD TITLEPAGE, 1859. Titlepage of the first edition of Edward Fitzgeralds translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, London, 1859

Queen Elisabeth of Romania playing the piano
Elisabeth of Wied, Queen Consort of Romania (1869-1914), the spouse of Carol I of Romania. Born Pauline Elisabeth Ottilie Luise zu Wied, also widely known by her literary name of Carmen Sylva

OMAR KHAYAM: RUBAIYAT. Illustration by Edmund J. Sullivan (1869-1933) to an edition of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

FITZGERALD (1809 - 1883)
EDWARD FITZGERALD English poet and translator of Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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"Rubaiyat: A Glimpse into the Timeless Poetry of Omar Khayyam" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "Rubaiyat, " a collection of poetic quatrains by the legendary Persian poet, Omar Khayyam. With its evocative verses and profound philosophical musings, this timeless masterpiece continues to captivate readers across generations. In Edmund Dulac's exquisite illustrations from the 1909 edition, we witness scenes that transport us to a realm where beauty intertwines with nature. Picture this: beneath a bough, amidst wilderness, lies Omar Khayyam himself with bread, wine, and his cherished book of verse - all while his beloved companion sings beside him. Oh, what paradise. Dulac's artistic prowess shines through as he brings to life another poignant moment from "Rubaiyat. " Within your fleeting hour of grace, imagine embracing the waving cypress before returning to Mother Earth's loving arms for eternity. This tender illustration captures both transience and eternal love. The grandeur of ancient palaces is juxtaposed with delicate imagery in yet another Dulac creation. In this scene from "Rubaiyat, " a solitary ringdove perches on heaven-kissed pillars while cooing softly - an ethereal sight that echoes throughout time. Edmund Joseph Sullivan also lends his artistic talent to depict scenes from "Rubaiyat. " His intricate illustrations evoke emotions and invite contemplation about life's mysteries. One such piece portrays individuals silently succumbing to rest one by one - reminding us of our own mortality. Beyond these stunning visuals lie other treasures associated with "Rubaiyat. " From exquisitely designed leather covers adorned with floral motifs in 1901 editions to compelling oil paintings like "The Roll of Fate" created in 1882 - each element adds depth and richness to this literary gem.