Begas Collection

Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum, also known as Ulugbek Observatory Museum, Samarkand
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum, also known as Ulugbek Observatory Museum

Konigliches Schloss und Begasbrunnen, The Royal Castle and Begas fountain (coloured photo)
3635993 Konigliches Schloss und Begasbrunnen, The Royal Castle and Begas fountain (coloured photo) by German Photographer

Jerusalem hath grievously sinned therefore she is removed, c1846. Creator: Francis Holl
Jerusalem hath grievously sinned therefore she is removed, c1846. Biblical scene, from Lamentations 1: 8: Jerusalem hath grievously sinned; therefore she is removed

Self-Portrait, 1819. Creator: Begas, Carl Joseph (1794-1854)
Self-Portrait, 1819. Found in the Collection of Museum fur Kunst und Regionalgeschichte Heinsberg

Baron Alexander Von Humboldt, The Great Naturalist, 1850s. Creator: Daniel John Pound
Baron Alexander Von Humboldt, The Great Naturalist, 1850s. Portrait of Prussian naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), whose interests included geophysics, geology and botany

Crown Prince Frederick William III of Prussia (1797-1840), 1867. Private Collection

Portrait of Countess Natalia Vladimirovna Orlova-Davydova (1833-1885), later Countess Dolgorukova, as child. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Karl Friedrich Zelter (1758-1832), 1828. Artist: Begas, Carl Joseph (1794-1854)
Portrait of Karl Friedrich Zelter (1758-1832), 1828. Found in the collection of Taneyev Scientific Musical Library, Moscow

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847) at age 12, 1821. Private Collection

Parade on the Opernplatz in Berlin (Detail), 1824-1830. Artist: Kruger, Franz (1797-1857)
Parade on the Opernplatz in Berlin (Detail), 1824-1830. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Carl Joseph Begas, 1794 A

PHILIPP AUGUST BOECKH (1785-1867). German philologist. Painting by Carl Begas

JACOB GRIMM (1785-1863). German philologist and folklorist. Steel engraving after a painting by Karl Begas

FELIX MENDELSSOHN. (1809-1847). German composer. Oil sketch, 1821, by Carl Begas

Paganini (Begas)
NICCOLO PAGANINI Italian musician

St Begas school in Eskdale powered by a biofuel boiler
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Cf Zelter / C Begas 1827
CARL FRIEDRICH ZELTER German composer and conductor, teacher of Mendelssohn, and friend of Goethe

Humboldt / Begas / Pound
ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT German scientist and traveller towards the end of his life

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"Begas: A Journey through Art, Science, and History" Step into the Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum in Samarkand and be transported back to a time of astronomical wonders. This ancient observatory, also known as the Ulugbek Observatory Museum, stands as a testament to the brilliance of its namesake. As you wander through the halls adorned with vibrant paintings and sculptures, your eyes are drawn to the Konigliches Schloss und Begasbrunnen - The Royal Castle and Begas fountain. Its colored photo captures the grandeur of this majestic landmark. In another corner of this captivating museum, an intriguing painting titled "Jerusalem hath grievously sinned therefore she is removed" by Francis Holl catches your attention. It depicts a somber scene that leaves you pondering about history's transgressions. The self-portrait of Carl Joseph Begas from 1819 reveals his artistic prowess. His brushstrokes capture his essence with remarkable skill and precision, and is evident that he was not only a talented artist but also an individual who understood himself deeply. Moving on from portraits, you come across Daniel John Pound's masterpiece depicting Baron Alexander Von Humboldt - The Great Naturalist. This painting pays homage to one of history's most influential scientists whose discoveries shaped our understanding of nature. A regal portrait catches your eye next; it portrays Crown Prince Frederick William III of Prussia from 1867. The artist beautifully captures his noble demeanor and hints at the weighty responsibilities he carried during his reign. Countess Natalia Vladimirovna Orlova-Davydova's enchanting portrait transports you into her world filled with elegance and grace. Later known as Countess Dolgorukova, her beauty shines through in every brushstroke by an unknown artist. Karl Friedrich Zelter comes alive in Carl Joseph Begas' 1828 portrait - a tribute to their friendship and shared love for the arts.