Aryan Collection

Aryan Types
A typical Aryan couple looking very strong and healthy, the man resting his hands on the womans shoulders

Male Type / Manservant?
Smartly dressed young man: either a manservant or a member of an exclusive club

Sudetenland Elections
Schoolgirls counting the votes during the Sudetenland elections, which had become part of the new Republic of Czechoslovakia in 1918 and included many German speakers

Sketches in India - Brahmin Students, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in India - Brahmin Students, 1858. We are indebted to the "Photographic Album" of Bombay for the characteristic Sketch of two Brahmin Students of English Literature...These two

Esquisse pour l'amphithéâtre de paléontologie du Museum d'histoire naturelle de Paris... 1897
Esquisse pour l'amphitheatre de paleontologie du Museum d'histoire naturelle de Paris : les Races humaines (Plafond), 1897

THREE FINE GERMAN MALES
And yet we have conquered ! Three fine Germans symbolise the Master Race at the 15th commemoration of the Munchen beer-hall putsch Date: 9 November 1938

Aryan Types / Woman / Postcd
Deutscher Blutadel in aller Welt - German noble-blood throughout the world : the ideal German woman is blonde, blue-eyed, simply dressed without jewellery or cosmetics

Comic postcard, Cockerel, hen and parrot Date: 20th century

War Loans help the guardians of your happiness, 1918 (colour litho)
697928 War Loans help the guardians of your happiness, 1918 (colour litho) by Georgi, Walter (1871-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kriegsanleihe)

A hermit in the times beyond dates (litho)
1266120 A hermit in the times beyond dates (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

Aryans settled in India-open air sacrifice (litho)
1266119 Aryans settled in India-open air sacrifice (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

Spouted vessel with decorative patterns symbolising the sun and the moon, from Sialk
BOO179144 Spouted vessel with decorative patterns symbolising the sun and the moon, from Sialk, Iran, 1st millennium BC (clay) by Persian School; height; 15 cm; National Museum of Iran, Tehran

Axe blade depicting an archer, possibly from Lorestan, Iran
BOO178057 Axe blade depicting an archer, possibly from Lorestan, Iran, late 2nd or early 1st millennium BC (bronze) by Elamite, (4000-650 BC); length: 26.5 cm; Reza Abbasi Museum, Tehran

Painted horse rhyton, from Susa, Iran (clay)
BOO179124 Painted horse rhyton, from Susa, Iran (clay) by Elamite, (7th century BC); height: 23 cm; National Museum of Iran, Tehran

IDEAL ARYAN MAN, WOMAN
The ideal German man and his ideal mate. He conceals his private parts with a club with which he will thump her if she doesnt do as he tells her, or burns the supper... Date: 1896

OLYMPICS / 1932 / JAVELIN W
Womens Javelin: Ellen Braumuller (Germany) placed 2nd Date: 1932

Mother and young son - Germany - taken in Falkenstein, a town in the Vogtlandkreis district, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. Date: 1941

The Aryan Ideal Male
The Aryan ideal male; The ideal Aryan male; The male ideal Aryan; The Aryan male ideal; The ideal male Aryan; The male Aryan ideal. Date: 1915

Aryan Types / Couple
The Aryan race : " nobility of blood, incomparable beauty of form and mind, and a superior breed". An ideal Aryan couple

Aryan Types / Girl / Profile
The Aryan race : " nobility of blood, incomparable beauty of form and mind, and a superior breed". The German ideal - here a girl is shown in profile

Aryan Types / Ideal Girl
The German Girl; the ideal type of the Northern Race. The Aryan race : " nobility of blood, incomparable beauty of form and mind, and a superior breed"

SUN GOD MITHRAS. Representation of the Persian sun god Mithras as the symbol of light, truth and justice

Young Lumberjacks
Two young lumberjacks, expert axemen

Aryan Types / Running
The Aryan race : " nobility of blood, incomparable beauty of form and mind, and a superior breed". Men and women running along the beach demonstrate strength and beauty

German Boy 1930S
A sad boy and his dog, Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany

Aryan girl with plaits
Woodcut rendering of an Aryan girl with plaits. Date: circa 1930

Olympics / 1932 / Fencing
Fencing: Helene Mayer (Germany) placed 5th Date: 1932

Syria / Archaeology / Aryan
One of the monumental door supports, shaped in the form of a lion, found at the Tell site of Aryan in the Khabour river valley. Date: 1853

German postcard, young gymnasts at Marburg an der Lahn
German postcard advertising the second meeting of young gymnasts at Marburg an der Lahn, 2-3 August 1924. Date: 1924

German postcard, young couple walking
German postcard showing a young Aryan couple walking in the countryside. The suggestion is to encourage young people to go for healthy walks rather than spend their time boozing! Date: circa 1930s

German postcard with stone inscription
German postcard with a gymnast carving an inscription into stone: Frisch Fromm Frohlich Frei, meaning fresh, pious, happy and free. Date: circa 1920s

INDIA: FAMILY PORTRAIT. A Parsi wedding party in India, late 19th or early 20th century

ZOROASTER (c628-c551 B. C. ). Persian religious leader, also known as Zarathustra
ZOROASTER (c628-c551 B.C.). Persian religious leader, also known as Zarathustra. Founder of Zoroastrianism. After an ancient relief

The German Babylon, 1894 (lcolour litho)
XIR63077 The German Babylon, 1894 (lcolour litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France; French, out of copyright

HONG KONG: CEMETERY, c1902. Two men on the steps that lead to a fountain in a landscaped garden at the Parsee Cemetery in Hong Kong, China. Photograph, c1902

PERSIA: MYTHICAL KING. Kayumars (Gayomart), the worlds first man in the Zoroastrian creation myth, and the first king of the world in Firdausis Shahnama (Book of Kings)

INDIA: FAMILY PORTRAIT, c1890. Portrait of a Parsi family in India. Photographed, c1890

RELIGION: HINDUISM. Top: A very remarkable form which Ixora [Shiva] is worshipped in the East Indies. Center: The Idol Bruma, or Brama, another Indian object of Religious adoration

RELIGION: PERSIA. The Guebres of Persia holding a dog to the mouth of an expiring man, whose soul (they say) is received by that animal

HINDUISM: BIRTH OF BRAHMA. The birth of Brahma, the Creator God, from the navel of Vishnu. Line engraving

Octavius Brooks Frothingham (1822-1895)
OCTAVIUS BROOKS FROTHINGHAM (1822-1895). American clergyman. An Evangelical dog is at the heel of the extremely liberal clergyman. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1873

GRAND CANYON: SIGHTSEERS. A view of the Grand Canyon in Arizona looking toward Zoroaster Tower, showing group of tourists standing on the banks of the Colorado River. Stereograph, 1906

Munich - Outdoor beach and swimming pool - 1930s Date: 1938

Brahman head; mural from the Buddhist monastery of Douldour-aqour, Xinjiang province
BRAHMAN, 6th CENTURY A.D. Brahman head; mural from the Buddhist monastery of Douldour-aqour, Xinjiang province

Persian religious leader, also known as Zarathustra. Founder of Zoroastrianism. Zoroaster in his study
ZOROASTER (c628-c551 B.C.). Persian religious leader, also known as Zarathustra. Founder of Zoroastrianism. Zoroaster in his study. Flemish miniature, 15th century

Swedish Boy Skier
A happy Swedish boy on his skis. Date: early 1930s

Dutch wartime poster, Youth Front, showing an Aryan type blond boy, with an elderly man in the background. 1940s

WILLIAM S. HART. In a scene from The Aryan, 1916

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"Aryan Types: Exploring the Diversity and Influence of the Ideal" Intriguingly, the concept of "Aryan" has been associated with various aspects throughout history. From discussions on male types to Sudetenland elections, it is a term that has sparked curiosity and controversy alike. Delving into its origins, one might stumble upon a comic postcard featuring a peculiar trio - a cockerel, hen, and parrot. This whimsical portrayal hints at the lighthearted nature often associated with Aryan depictions. However, Aryan ideals were not limited to mere amusement. In 1918, during times of war loans and uncertainty, colorful lithographs emerged portraying "War Loans help the guardians of your happiness. " These images depicted strong individuals who embodied what was considered an ideal Aryan man or woman. Venturing further back in time reveals fascinating lithographs showcasing a hermit in eras long gone by. These enigmatic illustrations transport us to ancient times beyond dates when hermits sought solace amidst nature's embrace. The influence of Aryans extends far beyond Europe as well. With captivating lithographs depicting settlements in India where open-air sacrifices took place under their watchful eyes. It serves as a reminder that this concept transcended borders and found its way into diverse cultures around the world. Artifacts also shed light on how Aryans were perceived through symbolism. Spouted vessels adorned with decorative patterns symbolizing the sun and moon from Sialk offer glimpses into their belief systems and reverence for celestial bodies. Moving eastwards towards Iran brings forth intriguing discoveries such as an axe blade possibly depicting an archer from Lorestan. This artifact showcases how Aryans' prowess extended even to warfare tactics in ancient times. Notably enchanting is a painted horse rhyton crafted from clay discovered in Susa, Iran – exemplifying their artistic flair while simultaneously embodying their connection to animals held in high regard.