Arabesque Collection (page 3)

Wall paintings of foliage, fruit, festoons, cupids and Pan
Wall paintings of foliage, fruit and cupid from House of the Epigrams, V.1.18, arabesque from Casa dei Guerrieri or the House of the Bronzehandlers, I.3.25

Wooden compartments and borders, from Arab Art as Seen Through the Monuments of
STC173810 Wooden compartments and borders, from Arab Art as Seen Through the Monuments of Cairo from the 7th Century to the end of the 18th Century, engraved by Marchand

Caricature of Lola Montes (1821-61) dancing in front of King Ludwig I of Bavaria
CHT224682 Caricature of Lola Montes (1821-61) dancing in front of King Ludwig I of Bavaria (1786-1868) c.1847 (litho) (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Tomb of Sultan Qalaoun in Cairo (litho)
STC434944 Tomb of Sultan Qalaoun in Cairo (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sultan Al Mansur Qalawun (c.1222-1290)

Four arabesque panels from the Scala del Palazzo Ducale, Venice (w / c on paper)
746841 Four arabesque panels from the Scala del Palazzo Ducale, Venice (w/c on paper) by Gruner, Ludwig (1801-82); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; German

Panel with Horse Heads, 11th century (carved teak)
3704113 Panel with Horse Heads, 11th century (carved teak) by Islamic School, (11th century); 34.9x22.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: This panel)

Bowl Depicting a Running Hare, c. 1000-25 (painted earthenware)
3704112 Bowl Depicting a Running Hare, c.1000-25 (painted earthenware) by Islamic School, (11th century); 26 diameter cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Exhibition of Ancient and Mediaeval Art (engraving)
1612108 The Exhibition of Ancient and Mediaeval Art (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exhibition of Ancient and Mediaeval Art)

Ornate toy theatre on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Decoration on Amirzadeh Mausoleum, Samarkand, 1905-1915 (photo)
1273959 Decoration on Amirzadeh Mausoleum, Samarkand, 1905-1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tankard, c. 1600 (parcel-gilt silver)
3434815 Tankard, c.1600 (parcel-gilt silver) by Hungarian School (17th century); height: 17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark MD)

Goblet, Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt)
3434808 Goblet, Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt) by Hungarian School (17th century); height: 19.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancer - six sketches (charcoal on paper)
CH419533 Dancer - six sketches (charcoal on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 46x59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Danceuse - six croquis; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Armor of Henry II, King of France (reigned 1547-59), c. 1555 (steel, gold, silver
3614056 Armor of Henry II, King of France (reigned 1547-59), c.1555 (steel, gold, silver, leather, textile) Date: ca. 1555 Medium: Steel, gold, silver, leather, textile by French School

Astrolabe of Umar ibn Yusuf ibn Umar ibn Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari
3493019 Astrolabe of Umar ibn Yusuf ibn Umar ibn Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari, 1291 (decorated brass with silver inlay) by Yemen School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Medallion Rug from Damascus (textile)
KW258425 Medallion Rug from Damascus (textile) by Syrian School, (16th century); Private Collection; Syrian, out of copyright

Greco-Roman Style, plate IX from Polychrome Ornament published Paris
STC286204 Greco-Roman Style, plate IX from Polychrome Ornament published Paris, 1869 (colour litho) by Racinet, Albert Charles August (1825-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wall tiles from the Palace of Ismayl-Bey, from Arab Art as Seen Through
STC173808 Wall tiles from the Palace of Ismayl-Bey, from Arab Art as Seen Through the Monuments of Cairo from the 7th Century to the end of the 18th Century, engraved by Daumont

Panel from the Raphael Loggia at the Vatican, from
STC176445 Panel from the Raphael Loggia at the Vatican, from Delle Loggie di Rafaele nel Vaticano, engraved by Giovanni Ottaviani (c.1735-1808)

An Ottoman brass candlestick, the neck with incised arabesque decoration rising into
1766448 An Ottoman brass candlestick, the neck with incised arabesque decoration rising into the shape of a tulip (brass) by Ottoman School

Facade of the summer palace of the last Emir of Bukhara, 1905-1915 (photo)
1273960 Facade of the summer palace of the last Emir of Bukhara, 1905-1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Banshan type jar (earthenware with iron pigments)
694203 Banshan type jar (earthenware with iron pigments) by Neolithic; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: 5000-2000 B.C.E.); eFreer Slacker Gallery; Freer Gallery of Art

Three Studies of a Ballerina (charcoal rubbed and touched with pink
1217417 Three Studies of a Ballerina (charcoal rubbed and touched with pink and brown pastels on thin, yellowish, oiled paper, laid down on stiff paper) by Degas

Group of Safavid Cuerda Seca Tiles (pottery)
BON93395 Group of Safavid Cuerda Seca Tiles (pottery) by Persian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: (Top L-R) 20.3x20.3; 20.3x20.3; 24.1x24.1; (Bottom L-R)

Mosaic from the House of Neptune and Amphitrite (mosaic) (for room see 113527)
ALG113531 Mosaic from the House of Neptune and Amphitrite (mosaic) (for room see 113527) by Roman; Herculaneum, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright

Design for fabric for making kimonos using the Nishike method of wood block printing
2646265 Design for fabric for making kimonos using the Nishike method of wood block printing (hand-coloured woodblock print) by Japanese School

Moorish arabesque (colour litho)
3626521 Moorish arabesque (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moorish arabesque)

Rug, from Isfahan (textile)
KW258424 Rug, from Isfahan (textile) by Persian School, (19th century); Private Collection; Persian, out of copyright

Renaissance No 7, Plate LXXX, from The Grammar of Ornament
STC286217 Renaissance No 7, Plate LXXX, from The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones (1809-68) (colour litho) by Jones, Owen (1809-74); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Renaissance Style, plate LIL from Polychrome Ornament engraved by F
STC286208 Renaissance Style, plate LIL from Polychrome Ornament engraved by F. Durin, published Paris, 1869 (colour litho) by Racinet

Interior with view of sculpted angels (photo)
XJL159405 Interior with view of sculpted angels (photo) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Sala Ducale, Vatican City; (add.info.: decorated with landscapes by Paul Brill (1557-1629); ); Italian

Arabesque pilasters from the tomb of Pope Julius II by Michelangelo in the Church of San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome
5996439 Arabesque pilasters from the tomb of Pope Julius II by Michelangelo in the Church of San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome, Italy (litho) by English School

Dancer Holding Her Right Foot in Her Right Hand, 1900-11 (pigmented beeswax, plastiline
5667916 Dancer Holding Her Right Foot in Her Right Hand, 1900-11 (pigmented beeswax, plastiline, metal armature, on wooden base) by Degas

Grande Arabesque, Third Time, c. 1885-90; cast between 1919-21 (bronze)
996223 Grande Arabesque, Third Time, c.1885-90; cast between 1919-21 (bronze) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 43.2x54.6x24.2 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; (add.info.: Grande Arabesque)

Arabesque Decorations in the Vatican Loggia (coloured engraving)
659506 Arabesque Decorations in the Vatican Loggia (coloured engraving) by Giovanni da Udine (1487-1564) (after); 107.6x48 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Carpet design (w / c on paper)
CMT356775 Carpet design (w/c on paper) by English School, (20th century); Museum of Carpet, Kidderminster, UK; (add.info.: Axminster design; ); eMuseum of Carpet; eThe Carpet Museum Trust; English

Moulded frieze tile made for the palace of the Mongol Sultan Abaqa Khan, c
BON93399 Moulded frieze tile made for the palace of the Mongol Sultan Abaqa Khan, c.1270-75 (ceramic, frit, underglaze and lustre overglaze) by Persian School

Fragment of a frieze, from the monastery of Apa Jeremias, Sakkara (limestone)
BAL4011 Fragment of a frieze, from the monastery of Apa Jeremias, Sakkara (limestone) by Coptic (6th Century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Egyptian, out of copyright

Animal Rug, from Isfahan (textile)
KW258426 Animal Rug, from Isfahan (textile) by Persian School, (16th century); Private Collection; Persian, out of copyright

Renaissance No 5, Plate 78, from The Grammar of Ornament
STC286237 Renaissance No 5, Plate 78, from The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones (1809-68) (colour litho) by Jones, Owen (1809-74); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Marlay Cutting IT. 35r The Vision of Pope Leo the Great and border fragments from a missal
FIT276982 Marlay Cutting IT.35r The Vision of Pope Leo the Great and border fragments from a missal of Pope Clement VII, after 1523 (parchment) by Raymond, Vincent (fl)

Mr G. V. Brooke as Othello and James Bennett as Iago, Act III Scene 3
STC134757 Mr G. V. Brooke as Othello and James Bennett as Iago, Act III Scene 3, in Othello by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (engraving) by English School

Wall tiles of Qasr Rodouan, from Arab Art as Seen Through the Monuments of Cairo
STC173800 Wall tiles of Qasr Rodouan, from Arab Art as Seen Through the Monuments of Cairo from the 7th Century to the end of the 18th Century, engraved by Marchand

Designs for cast-iron railings, from Macfarlanes Castings
STC171182 Designs for cast-iron railings, from Macfarlanes Castings (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

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"Arabesque: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of arabesque, a mesmerizing art form that transcends borders and centuries. From the picturesque Curtea de Arges Monastery in Romania to the vibrant Alhambra in Spain, this captivating design has left its mark on countless landmarks. In 1876-77, Edgar Degas immortalized the elegance with his pastel on canvas masterpiece titled "Arabesque. " The delicate lines and graceful movements captured in his artwork evoke a sense of beauty and fluidity. Venturing further into Andalusia, Granada's Alhambra reveals ornate arches adorned with intricate arabesques. These breathtaking designs transport visitors back to a time when Islamic influence flourished in Spain. Delving deeper into history, we discover a bed valance from 1532-36 crafted from silk and linen. Its exquisite arabesque patterns showcase the skillful craftsmanship prevalent during that era. Seville's El Real Alcazar de Sevilla enchants visitors with its Courtyard of the Maidens, where stunning Arab-inspired architecture can be found. The interplay between light and shadow accentuates every curve and detail. The ancient city of Pompeii also bears witness to the allure through its wall paintings adorning various houses. These remnants serve as reminders of an artistic tradition that stood strong even amidst tragedy. As twilight descends upon Granada's Alhambra, it casts an ethereal glow over the Hall of Two Sisters. Here, intricate carvings intertwine seamlessly with geometric motifs forming elaborate arabesques that seem to dance under moonlight. Beyond architectural marvels lies another facet - contemporary expressions through sepia-toned Christmas cards or moments captured during Ramadan at Mecca's Grand Mosque. Arabesques continue to inspire artists across cultures today while remaining deeply rooted in Islamic heritage.