Serraglio Collection (#2)

Portrait of a Lady. Artist: Baba, Mirza (active c. 1795-c. 1830)
Portrait of a Lady. Private Collection

Oriental fairy tale. Artist: Vrubel, Mikhail Alexandrovich (1856-1910)
Oriental fairy tale. Found in the collection of Museum of Russian Art, Kiev

The Bakhchisaray Khans Palace, 1857. Artist: Bossoli, Carlo (1815-1884)
The Bakhchisaray Khans Palace, 1857. From a private collection

Turkish Women, 1893. Artist: Bredt, Ferdinand Max (1860-1921)
Turkish Women, 1893. From a private collection

A lady in Turkish costume with her servant at the hammam, Mid of the 18th cen Artist: Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-1789)
A lady in Turkish costume with her servant at the hammam, Mid of the 18th cen.. From a private collection

Two Musician Girls, Second Half of the 19th cen Artist: Hamdi Bey, Osman (1842-1910)
Two Musician Girls, Second Half of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

The Sultans Gift, 1885-1886. Artist: Fabres y Costa, Antonio Maria (1854-1936)
The Sultans Gift, 1885-1886. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

The Bakhchisaray Khans Palace, 1856. Artist: Bossoli, Carlo (1815-1884)
The Bakhchisaray Khans Palace, 1856. From a private collection

The Fountain of Bahcesaray, 1925. Artist: Vasnetsov, Appolinari Mikhaylovich (1856-1933)
The Fountain of Bahcesaray, 1925. Found in the collection of the V. Vasnetsov Memorial Museum, Moscow

The Fountain at the Khans Palace in Bakhchisaray, 1923. Artist: Shillingovsky, Pavel Alexandrovich (1881-1942)
The Fountain at the Khans Palace in Bakhchisaray, 1923. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Lugansk

A Turkish woman. Artist: Kapkov, Yakov Fyodorovich (1816-1854)
A Turkish woman. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Sleeping Sultans Wife, 1916. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Sleeping Sultans Wife, 1916. From a private collection

Princess Zainab Nazli Khanum, 1875. Artist: Jerichau-Baumann, Elisabeth (1819-1881)
Princess Zainab Nazli Khanum, 1875. Private Collection

Almee. Artist: Berndtson, Gunnar Fredrik (1854-1895)
Almee. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Odalisque. Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Odalisque. Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. Private Collection

Illustration for the poem The Fountain of Bahcesaray by A. Pushkin, 1907. Artist: Korovin
Illustration for the poem The Fountain of Bahcesaray by A. Pushkin, 1907. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. From a private collection

The Yellow Sultans Wife, 1916. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
The Yellow Sultans Wife, 1916. From a private collection

Scene in the Garden of a Serraglio, ca 1743. Artist: Guardi, Giovanni Antonio (1699-1760)
Scene in the Garden of a Serraglio, ca 1743. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

An odalisque in red interior, Early 19th cen Artist: Schiavoni, Natale (1777-1858)
An odalisque in red interior, Early 19th cen.. From a private collection

Woman Holding a Rose, Early 19th cen Artist: Iranian master
Woman Holding a Rose, Early 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Dancing Girl with Castanets, Early 19th cen Artist: Iranian master
Dancing Girl with Castanets, Early 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Persian Princess. Artist: Veshchilov, Konstantin Alexandrovich (1878-1945)
The Persian Princess. From a private collection

Kandahar Lady of Rank, Engaged in Smoking, 1848. Artist: Carrick, Robert (active Mid of 19th cen. )
Kandahar Lady of Rank, Engaged in Smoking, 1848. From a private collection

View of Bakhchisaray, 1824. Artist: Kugelgen, Carl Ferdinand, von (1772-1832)
View of Bakhchisaray, 1824. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Dancing Girl with Tambourine, 1909. Artist: Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919)
Dancing Girl with Tambourine, 1909. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Parisiennes in Algerian Costume (Harem), 1872. Artist: Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919)
Parisiennes in Algerian Costume (Harem), 1872. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

Servant, 1880. Artist: Lefebvre, Jules Joseph (1836-1911)
Servant, 1880. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

The Sultans Favorite, 18th century. Artist: Jeaurat, Etienne (1699-1789)
The Sultans Favorite, 18th century. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

The Turkish Bath, 1862. Artist: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)
The Turkish Bath, 1862. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Portrait of a Lady of the Court Playing the Tambourine, Second Half of the 19th cen Artist: Guillemet
Portrait of a Lady of the Court Playing the Tambourine, Second Half of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

Enjoying Coffee, Early 18th cen Artist: French master
Enjoying Coffee, Early 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

in a Harem. Artist: Delincourt, J. G. (active Mid of 19th cen. )
in a Harem. From a private collection

The Pasha in His Harem, ca 1735-1739. Artist: Boucher, Francois (1703-1770)
The Pasha in His Harem, ca 1735-1739. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Women Embroidering, 1730s. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste, (School)
Women Embroidering, 1730s. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

The Conversation, 1730s. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste, (School)
The Conversation, 1730s. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

Marines of the Ottoman Navy, 1730s. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste, (School)
Marines of the Ottoman Navy, 1730s. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

First walk to boys school, 1737. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste (1671-1737)
First walk to boys school, 1737. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Womens Festival on the Bosphorus, 1737. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste (1671-1737)
Womens Festival on the Bosphorus, 1737. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Women Drinking Coffee, 1720s. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste (1671-1737)
Women Drinking Coffee, 1720s. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

A Scene from the Turkish Harem, Second Half of the 17th cen Artist: Hormann, Franz Georg (1640-1689)
A Scene from the Turkish Harem, Second Half of the 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

Veduta della Curia Ostilia Piranesi Giovanni Battista
Veduta della Curia Ostilia, Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1788, Etching, 1750-1751, Etching, signed at lower right, from the Vedute di Roma

A Palace Complex with Harem Gardens, ca 1764-1765. Artist: Indian Art
A Palace Complex with Harem Gardens, ca 1764-1765. Found in the collection of the The David Collection

View of Bakhchisaray, ca 1845. Artist: 19244, James (active Mid of 19th cen. )
View of Bakhchisaray, ca 1845. From a private collection

View of the Remains of the Temple of Claudius near the Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo
XJF497225 View of the Remains of the Temple of Claudius near the Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, from the Views of Rome series, c.1760 (etching) by Piranesi

Kisler Aga, Chief of the Black Eunuchs and First Keeper of the Serraglio, Francis Smith, active 1763-1780, British

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"Serraglio: A Glimpse into Oriental Splendor and Mystique" Step into the enchanting world of "serraglio, " where tea is taken in the opulent Harem, surrounded by exquisite beauty. The captivating artwork of Ernst Rudolf transports us to a time when noble ladies of Constantinople adorned themselves with Hammam shoes, their elegance unmatched. Francesco Ballesio's portrayal of an Odalisque mesmerizes with her alluring gaze, while the Iranian master captures a woman holding a bunch of roses, evoking emotions that transcend time. In this diverse collection, we also encounter "The Dancer, " whose graceful movements captivate onlookers. As we delve deeper into this cultural tapestry, our eyes are drawn to the medieval town of Borghetto sul Mincio and its iconic Visconti bridge. Here lies evidence of history's influence on artistry and architecture. At Allah's behest, putting on a clean shirt once a year becomes symbolic of renewal and spiritual devotion. This ritualistic act reminds us to cherish moments both big and small. Georges Antoine Rochegrosse takes us further into his imaginative realm with "The Chattering Birds. " Their melodic symphony enchants our senses as we immerse ourselves in idle moments captured through his brushstrokes. His depictions continue with "Reclining Beauty" - an embodiment of serenity - and "La Danseuse, " showcasing grace personified. In contrast to these serene scenes lies the poignant image depicting mourners in a Muslim cemetery. It serves as a reminder that even amidst beauty and celebration, life encompasses sorrowful farewells. Serraglio invites you to explore these artistic treasures from various cultures across time. Each piece whispers tales untold yet universally understood – stories woven within strokes of paint or etchings upon canvas. Step inside this captivating world where East meets West.