Concubine Collection

The Harem, 1876. Creator: John Frederick Lewis
The Harem, 1876

Odalisque, 1920 (oil on canvas)
1197503 Odalisque, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Tanoux, Henri Adrien (1865-1923); 54x73.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Outrage at Gibeah, the Levite carries his dead concubine away, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665421 Outrage at Gibeah, the Levite carries his dead concubine away, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Outrage at Gibeah)

Outrage at Gibeah, the Levite carries his dead concubine away, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665420 Outrage at Gibeah, the Levite carries his dead concubine away, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Outrage at Gibeah)

Woman in fancy dress costume of a concubine in a harem, 1880s (lithograph)
5893520 Woman in fancy dress costume of a concubine in a harem, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume of an Odalisque Bulgare or concubine in a Turkish harem)

Sarah, Abraham's wife, being barren, offers Hagar her maid to her husband, c.1804 (engraving)
531241 Sarah, Abraham's wife, being barren, offers Hagar her maid to her husband, c.1804 (engraving); (add.info.: Sarah, Abraham's wife, being barren, offers Hagar her maid to her husband)

Portrait of Lal Kunwar, 12th century AH/AD 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Lal Kunwar, 12th century AH/AD 18th century. This Mughal colour-wash drawing depicts Lal Kunwar, the beloved of the 8th Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah (died 1125 AH/AD 1713)

Lady Li, 1943. Creator: Zhang Daqian
Lady Li, 1943

Box, c1770. Creator: Unknown
Box, c1770

Egyptian Woman in a Harem in Cairo, illustration from The Valley of the Nile engraved by Bureau, pub
STC83481 Egyptian Woman in a Harem in Cairo, illustration from The Valley of the Nile engraved by Bureau, pub. by Lemercier, 1848 (litho) by Prisse d'Avennes

The Odalisque, 1913 (oil on canvas)
651262 The Odalisque, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Tanoux, Henri Adrien (1865-1923); 59.3x77.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Odalisque. Adrien Henri Tanoux (1865-1923). Oil on canvas

Tomb of Abakh Hoja, Kashgar, western China
The tomb of Abakh Hoja (also known as the Tomb of Xiangfei) in Kashgar, western China. It served as the family tomb of Abakh Hoja

The Favourite (oil on canvas)
1764979 The Favourite (oil on canvas) by Bouchard, Paul Louis (1853-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Favourite. Paul Louis Bouchard (1853-1937)

Odalisque, (oil on canvas)
652990 Odalisque, (oil on canvas) by Robertson, Eric Harald Macbeth (1887-1941); 75.5x68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Odalisque. Eric Harald Macbeth Robertson (1887-1941). Oil on canvas

Odalisque, 1874. Creator: Jules-Joseph Lefebvre
Odalisque, 1874

Odalesque, c. 1897. Creator: Charles I. Berg
Odalesque, c. 1897. Photogravure, no. 17 from the portfolio " American Pictorial Photography, series i" (1899); edition 146/150

The Chinese emperor Ming Huang and Yang Kuei-fei, Edo period, early 17th century. Scene from the epic poem Song of Everlasting Sorrow, showing the emperor and his concubine in the palace garden

In the Harem (oil on panel)
CH402102 In the Harem (oil on panel) by Ernst, Rudolphe (1854-1932); 45.5x54.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Concubine (mekake) of a high-ranking man watching a dancer
Concubine (mekake) of a high-ranking man with tobacco pipe watching a dancing girl accompanied by musicians on shamisen and blind koto harpist (koze)

Wife of the elite samurai class relaxing
Wife of the elite samurai class reading books, with other women writing with a pen, one looking at ukiyo-e prints, and one folding paper. Another woman delivers reams of paper and ink

The Shah of Persia relaxing in his harem or seraglio. He sits on a carpet with hookah pipe and cushions, while a begum plays lute

Woman in fancy dress costume as the Oracle des Champs
Woman in costume as the Oracle des Champs in dress decorated with hearts, daisies and flowers, for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published in Paris, 1880s

Hagar, illustration from Women of the Bible, published by The Religious Tract
IL309329 Hagar, illustration from Women of the Bible, published by The Religious Tract Society, 1927 (colour litho) by Copping

Women of the harem in Constantinople, 1896 (colour litho)
CHT179319 Women of the harem in Constantinople, 1896 (colour litho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Light of the Harem, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
HTL45843 The Light of the Harem, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 152.4x83.8 cm; Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

Alexander and Campaspe at the house of the painter Apelles (oil on canvas)
PWI91449 Alexander and Campaspe at the house of the painter Apelles (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); 42x54 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Italian

In the Beys Garden, 1865 (panel)
HMP86664 In the Beys Garden, 1865 (panel) by Lewis, John Frederick (1804-76); 106.5x68.5 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire, UK; eHarris Museum and Art Gallery; English

Fantasy in a Egyptian Harem, 1865 (w / c on paper)
AMO101415 Fantasy in a Egyptian Harem, 1865 (w/c on paper) by Dadd, Richard (1817-86); 25.7x17.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Portrait of the Empress Wu Zetian (625-705) (gouache on paper)
CHT176871 Portrait of the Empress Wu Zetian (625-705) (gouache on paper) by Chinese School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info)

Empress Dowager Cixi (litho)
PNP371723 Empress Dowager Cixi (litho) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908)

Rizpah, 1881-83 (stained glass)
3475449 Rizpah, 1881-83 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); The Church of St Editha, Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK; (add.info.: James Powell & Sons); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Odalisque with a Mandolin (oil on canvas)
476649 Odalisque with a Mandolin (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Agapit (1823-1906); 81.3x60.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Relief (stone)
LIT372598 Relief (stone) by Indonesian School, (9th Century); Temple of Borobudur, Central Java, Indonesia; (add.info.: 9th century Mahayana Buddhist monument comprising six square platforms topped)

Favourite of the Harem (oil on canvas)
Ma201380 Favourite of the Harem (oil on canvas) by Lewis, John Frederick (1805-76) (attr.to); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Sardinian woman from Osilo and Persian odalisque (chromolitho)
2782817 Sardinian woman from Osilo and Persian odalisque (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sardinian woman from Osilo and Persian odalisque)

Emperor Yang Ti (581-618) strolling in his gardens with his wives
CHT39132 Emperor Yang Ti (581-618) strolling in his gardens with his wives, from a history of Chinese emperors (colour on silk) (see also 176855) by Chinese School (17th century)

Statuette of the Tuya, head of the harem of Min, New Kingdom (wood)
PWI107946 Statuette of the Tuya, head of the harem of Min, New Kingdom (wood) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 39 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Egyptian, out of copyright

Odalisque with a lute, 1876
GN70658 Odalisque with a lute, 1876 by Berteaux, Hippolyte (1843-1928); Galerie Nataf, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Geisha at Night Triptych, 1818-30 (woodblock engraving)
FIT110147 Geisha at Night Triptych, 1818-30 (woodblock engraving) by Toyokuni II, (Utagawa Toyoshige) (1777-1835); 20.9x18.4 each cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Armenian interior with a sultan and his favourite (oil on canvas)
2636932 Armenian interior with a sultan and his favourite (oil on canvas) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737); 44x62 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Odalisque, 1882 (oil on canvas)
651359 The Odalisque, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Constant, Jean Joseph Benjamin (1845-1902); 109.2x210.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Odalisque. Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant (1845-1902)

Alexander the Great giving Campaspe to Apelles, 1572 (oil on slate)
BEN82530 Alexander the Great giving Campaspe to Apelles, 1572 (oil on slate) by Maso da San Friano, (1536-71); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

The Expulsion of Hagar, 1668 (oil on canvas)
BFM360882 The Expulsion of Hagar, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); 107x140 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich

The Expulsion of Hagar (pen & ink with wash & gouache on paper)
CTS413030 The Expulsion of Hagar (pen & ink with wash & gouache on paper) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 39x27.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

A Chinese Mandarin being Entertained (colour on silk) (detail of 176863)
CHT309592 A Chinese Mandarin being Entertained (colour on silk) (detail of 176863) by Chinese School (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Concubines: A Captivating Glimpse into History" Odalisque, 1920 (oil on canvas): Delicate and alluring, this painting captures the essence of a concubine's life in vibrant strokes. A Greek Favourite in the Harem (oil on canvas): Journey back to ancient times as we witness the influence of Greek culture within harem walls, where concubines held a coveted position. Tomb of Abakh Hoja, Kashgar, western China: Unveiling the secrets buried within this tomb reveals tales of powerful concubines who shaped history in Western China. Harem: After the Bath, c. 1894 (colour litho): Immerse yourself in an intimate moment as a concubine indulges in her beauty rituals behind closed doors. A Rest in the Desert, 1911 (oil on canvas): Amidst vast landscapes and shifting sands lies respite for weary concubines seeking solace from their tumultuous lives. An Odalisque, 1836 (oil on canvas): Step into an opulent Ottoman world where odalisques reigned supreme as prized possessions within harems. Eunuch Presenting a Slave Girl, c. 1840 (pen and washes on watermarked paper): Witness the intricate dynamics between eunuchs and slave girls through this delicate artwork that unveils hidden power struggles. An Odalisque (oil on canvas): This captivating piece invites us to contemplate both beauty and vulnerability embodied by these enchanting women confined to harem walls. Study for The Death of Sardanapalus (pastel red & white chalks on paper) : In this evocative study sketch we catch a glimpse into how even royal figures were not immune to succumbing to desires for concubines.