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Circassian Collection

The captivating world of the Circassians in the 19th century comes alive through these intriguing hints

Background imageCircassian Collection: Military / Dress / 19th Cent

Military / Dress / 19th Cent
RUSSIA - Two Circassian soldiers

Background imageCircassian Collection: Georgian store, and Circassian and Ingush man

Georgian store, and Circassian and Ingush man.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Background imageCircassian Collection: Tbilisi, Georgia - Husband on horseback with young fiancee

Tbilisi, Georgia - Husband on horseback with young fiancee
Tbilisi, Georgia - Husband (a Tscherkesse - Circassian Cavalryman) on horseback with young fiancee. Date: circa 1902

Background imageCircassian Collection: Woman in hairstyle with flowers, pearls and cap called the Circassian. Hairstyle a Circassian

Woman in hairstyle with flowers, pearls and cap called the Circassian. Hairstyle a Circassian
FLO4606359 Woman in hairstyle with flowers, pearls and cap called the Circassian. Hairstyle a Circassian. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzane's Stylish Hairstyle or

Background imageCircassian Collection: Military excercises of the Circassian Cavalry in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867

Military excercises of the Circassian Cavalry in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867
3506149 Military excercises of the Circassian Cavalry in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867; (add.info.: Military excercises of the Circassian Cavalry in the 19th century)

Background imageCircassian Collection: Painting depicting a Circassians lady

Painting depicting a Circassians lady
3522171 Painting depicting a Circassians lady; (add.info.: Painting depicting a Circassians lady. The Circassians are a North Caucasian ethnic group native to Circassia)

Background imageCircassian Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Kabardinienne, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Costumes de Différents Pays, Kabardinienne, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Kabardinienne, c1797

Background imageCircassian Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Kabardinien, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Costumes de Différents Pays, Kabardinien, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Kabardinien, c1797

Background imageCircassian Collection: Des Vaillants; Une charge des Circassiens de la, au cours de... 1917. Creator: L.H Grondijs

Des Vaillants; Une charge des Circassiens de la, au cours de... 1917. Creator: L.H Grondijs
Des Vaillants; Une charge des Circassiens de la , au cours de l'offensive du debut de juillet, 1917. First World War: Valiants; a charge of the Circassians of the "Savage Division"

Background imageCircassian Collection: Mehemet Emin, Circassian Envoy, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Mehemet Emin, Circassian Envoy, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Mehemet Emin, Circassian Envoy, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Background imageCircassian Collection: Circassian Scouts in Ambuscade, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Circassian Scouts in Ambuscade, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Circassian Scouts in Ambuscade, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Background imageCircassian Collection: Types of the Circassian Races, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Types of the Circassian Races, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Types of the Circassian Races, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageCircassian Collection: Circassians making Arms, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Circassians making Arms, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Circassians making Arms, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageCircassian Collection: Circassians of the Mountains, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Circassians of the Mountains, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Circassians of the Mountains, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageCircassian Collection: Caucasian Prince in Military costume (Christian), 1854. Creator: Unknown

Caucasian Prince in Military costume (Christian), 1854. Creator: Unknown
Caucasian Prince in Military costume (Christian), 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageCircassian Collection: Circassian Women (Mohammedans), 1854. Creator: Unknown

Circassian Women (Mohammedans), 1854. Creator: Unknown
Circassian Women (Mohammedans), 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageCircassian Collection: Caucasian Prince (Christian), 1854. Creator: Unknown

Caucasian Prince (Christian), 1854. Creator: Unknown
Caucasian Prince (Christian), 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageCircassian Collection: Irregular Troops; The Russian Army c1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Irregular Troops; The Russian Army c1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Irregular Troops; The Russian Army c1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageCircassian Collection: The Mysterious Fair One, published May, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank

The Mysterious Fair One, published May, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
The Mysterious Fair One, published May, 1819

Background imageCircassian Collection: Ossetin. Kabardian, 1862. Creator: Frants Taikhel

Ossetin. Kabardian, 1862. Creator: Frants Taikhel
Ossetin. Kabardian, 1862. Sheet 29 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Background imageCircassian Collection: The Circassian envoys to England, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Circassian envoys to England, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Circassian envoys to England, 1862. Engraving from photographs by Mayall, The elder of them is named Constan Okhoo Ismael [right]...He has...resisted successfully the overwhelming forces which

Background imageCircassian Collection: A Circassian in traditional dress Date: circa 1900

A Circassian in traditional dress Date: circa 1900

Background imageCircassian Collection: Temkali, the Circassian; Adventures in Lazestan, 1875. Creator: Frederick A. Lyons

Temkali, the Circassian; Adventures in Lazestan, 1875. Creator: Frederick A. Lyons
Temkali, the Circassian; Adventures in Lazestan, 1875. [Man from an area near the Black Sea]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Background imageCircassian Collection: Circassian Cavalry Awaiting their Commanding Officer at the Door of a Byzantine Monument

Circassian Cavalry Awaiting their Commanding Officer at the Door of a Byzantine Monument; Memory of the Orient, 1880

Background imageCircassian Collection: Young Circassian boy, 1904, by Niko Pirosmani (1862-1918), Russian

Young Circassian boy, 1904, by Niko Pirosmani (1862-1918), Russian
5305466 Young Circassian boy, 1904, by Niko Pirosmani (1862A-1918), Russian, Georgian primitivist painter, who posthumously rose to prominence

Background imageCircassian Collection: Winter Scenes in Newfoundland (engraving)

Winter Scenes in Newfoundland (engraving)
1626809 Winter Scenes in Newfoundland (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter Scenes in Newfoundland)

Background imageCircassian Collection: Lulu, the beautiful Circassian gymnast at the Holborn Amphitheatre (engraving)

Lulu, the beautiful Circassian gymnast at the Holborn Amphitheatre (engraving)
610352 Lulu, the beautiful Circassian gymnast at the Holborn Amphitheatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lulu)

Background imageCircassian Collection: French women, 1778-79 (engraving)

French women, 1778-79 (engraving)
957977 French women, 1778-79 (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: French women, 1778-79. After a drawing from life by Desrais)

Background imageCircassian Collection: A Circassian (colour litho)

A Circassian (colour litho)
727568 A Circassian (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Circassian. Illustration for Provincial Russia (A&C Black, 1913).); © Look and Learn

Background imageCircassian Collection: A Circassian chief of Dagestan (engraving)

A Circassian chief of Dagestan (engraving)
818906 A Circassian chief of Dagestan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Circassian chief of Dagestan.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English

Background imageCircassian Collection: Tcherkersseians on a Raid near the Black Sea, plate 4, from a book on the Caucasus

Tcherkersseians on a Raid near the Black Sea, plate 4, from a book on the Caucasus
STC188697 Tcherkersseians on a Raid near the Black Sea, plate 4, from a book on the Caucasus, engraved by Eugene Ciceri (1813-90) and Adolphe Jean-Baptiste Bayot (1810-66)

Background imageCircassian Collection: Veiled Circassian Lady, (oil on canvas)

Veiled Circassian Lady, (oil on canvas)
989339 Veiled Circassian Lady, (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 43x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Veiled Circassian Lady. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904). Oil on canvas

Background imageCircassian Collection: Reunion of Tcherkesse Princes, Sodja Valley, on the Black Sea

Reunion of Tcherkesse Princes, Sodja Valley, on the Black Sea
STC92681 Reunion of Tcherkesse Princes, Sodja Valley, on the Black Sea, plate 3 from a book on the Caucasus, engraved by Adolphe Mouilleron (1820-81), published by Alfred Leon Lemercier, Paris

Background imageCircassian Collection: Two Bandits in the Hills, 1857 (w / c on paper)

Two Bandits in the Hills, 1857 (w / c on paper)
NAM280849 Two Bandits in the Hills, 1857 (w/c on paper) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Background imageCircassian Collection: Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Qansuh al-Ghawri, the Circassian

Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Qansuh al-Ghawri, the Circassian. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Background imageCircassian Collection: Woman in hairstyle with flowers, pearls

Woman in hairstyle with flowers, pearls and cap called the Circassian. Coiffure a la Circassienne. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery

Background imageCircassian Collection: Interior with Circassian Women, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)

Interior with Circassian Women, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468747 Interior with Circassian Women, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

Background imageCircassian Collection: A Circassian view of European customs (engraving)

A Circassian view of European customs (engraving)
2792804 A Circassian view of European customs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Circassian view of European customs. Illustration for Chatterbox (1893)

Background imageCircassian Collection: Caucasian Costumes, 19th Century (coloured engraving)

Caucasian Costumes, 19th Century (coloured engraving)
968811 Caucasian Costumes, 19th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caucasian costumes, 19th Century)

Background imageCircassian Collection: Caucasian costumes, 19th Century (engraving)

Caucasian costumes, 19th Century (engraving)
968776 Caucasian costumes, 19th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caucasian costumes, 19th Century)

Background imageCircassian Collection: Types of the Russian Army (engraving)

Types of the Russian Army (engraving)
1594731 Types of the Russian Army (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the Russian Army)

Background imageCircassian Collection: Circassian weapons (engraving)

Circassian weapons (engraving)
962251 Circassian weapons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circassian weapons)

Background imageCircassian Collection: A Noble Tcherkesse, etched by the artist, published 1804 (colour litho)

A Noble Tcherkesse, etched by the artist, published 1804 (colour litho)
STC169213 A Noble Tcherkesse, etched by the artist, published 1804 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCircassian Collection: The Emperor of Russias Escort (engraving)

The Emperor of Russias Escort (engraving)
2772893 The Emperor of Russias Escort (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor of Russias Escort)

Background imageCircassian Collection: The Crisis in Egypt, Types of the Egyptian Army (engraving)

The Crisis in Egypt, Types of the Egyptian Army (engraving)
1624036 The Crisis in Egypt, Types of the Egyptian Army (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt, Types of the Egyptian Army)

Background imageCircassian Collection: Circassian Cavalry Awaiting their Commanding Officer at the Door of a Byzantine Monument

Circassian Cavalry Awaiting their Commanding Officer at the Door of a Byzantine Monument
2968202 Circassian Cavalry Awaiting their Commanding Officer at the Door of a Byzantine Monument, Memory of the Orient, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Pasini

Background imageCircassian Collection: Cossack Ambulance Convoy in the mountains of Caucasia, 1914-19 (litho)

Cossack Ambulance Convoy in the mountains of Caucasia, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359637 Cossack Ambulance Convoy in the mountains of Caucasia, 1914-19 (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageCircassian Collection: Circassians Patrol, c. 1885 (oil on board)

Circassians Patrol, c. 1885 (oil on board)
AGR127713 Circassians Patrol, c.1885 (oil on board) by Wierusz-Kowalski, Alfred von (1849-1915); 35x26.5 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw, Poland; Polish, out of copyright



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The captivating world of the Circassians in the 19th century comes alive through these intriguing hints. From military prowess to traditional dress, their rich culture is beautifully showcased. In Tbilisi, Georgia, a husband proudly sits on his majestic horseback alongside his young fiancée. Their love story unfolds against the backdrop of this enchanting city. A Georgian store bustles with activity as a Circassian and Ingush man engage in conversation. The diversity and unity among different ethnicities are celebrated in this vibrant scene. A photograph from circa 1900 captures the essence of a Circassian adorned in traditional attire. Every intricate detail speaks volumes about their heritage and pride. Another image showcases an elegant Circassian figure exuding grace and poise. Their regal presence commands attention, leaving us captivated by their timeless beauty. Circassian princes and archers stand tall, embodying strength and nobility. These warriors symbolize bravery as they protect their land with unwavering dedication. Temkali, the adventurous Circassian, embarks on a journey through Lazestan in 1875. Frederick A. Lyons masterfully portrays Temkali's spirit of exploration amidst breathtaking landscapes. Within the Sultan's seraglio lies a sultana or odalisk dressed in exquisite garments that reflect opulence and allure. Her mysterious charm adds intrigue to this lavish setting. The costume of a Kaddin within the Ottoman Empire is meticulously depicted through colored engravings showcasing its intricacy and cultural significance. From across the globe, costumes representing various cultures come together harmoniously as part of "Costumes of the World. " This visual feast celebrates diversity while highlighting shared humanity. Circassian cavalry patiently awaits their commanding officer at an ancient Byzantine monument's door—an awe-inspiring sight that merges history with military might seamlessly. Niko Pirosmani immortalizes a young Circassian boy in 1904, capturing the innocence and purity of youth.