Indienne Collection

Portrait of beggars in Bombay (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4985036 Portrait of beggars in Bombay (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info.: Portrait of beggars in Bombay (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century

Zoroastrianism: women parsis in a charity sale in Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century
CSO4985027 Zoroastrianism: women parsis in a charity sale in Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century -; (add.info.: Zoroastrianism)

Indian musical instruments (drums, horns and cymbals) from an original painting (1), and the Been or rudra vina
FLO4593826 Indian musical instruments (drums, horns and cymbals) from an original painting (1), and the Been or rudra vina, as described by Sir William Jones in Asiatic Researches

Nautch dancing girl of India, 1831, after A. Colin and Beluos. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from
FLO4686648 Nautch dancing girl of India, 1831, after A. Colin and Beluos. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Indian sword swallower in Paris, 1816. An assistant holds a sword to show its length (18 inches)
FLO4677617 Indian sword swallower in Paris, 1816. An assistant holds a sword to show its length (18 inches), and another takes something from a box of tricks

Zoroastrianism: portrait of a Parsi family from Bombay (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4985012 Zoroastrianism: portrait of a Parsi family from Bombay (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info.: Zoroastrianism)

Portraits of young women Marwari (or Marwadi), ethnic group from Rajasthan, India - Photography around 1875
CSO4984853 Portraits of young women Marwari (or Marwadi), ethnic group from Rajasthan, India - Photography around 1875 -; (add.info.: Portraits of young women Marwari (or Marwadi)

Bayadere, dancer of Indian temples - Indian dancing girl in beaded headdress, bodice, diaphanous skirt
FLO4723677 Bayadere, dancer of Indian temples - Indian dancing girl in beaded headdress, bodice, diaphanous skirt, and sash - Handcoloured woodcut by Vermorcken after an illustration by H

Portraits of bayaderes and musicians in Bombay (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4984971 Portraits of bayaderes and musicians in Bombay (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info)

Portraits of peasants near Bombay (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4985064 Portraits of peasants near Bombay (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info.: Portraits of peasants near Bombay (India)

Portrait of a young woman from Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century photography
CSO4985060 Portrait of a young woman from Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century photography -; (add.info.: Portrait of a young woman from Bombay (India)

Tattooed woman, Chinese beggar and Indian woman - Strong water from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite
FLO4726931 Tattooed woman, Chinese beggar and Indian woman - Strong water from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), 1804 - Pict girl

Two Indian women, one with bangles and necklaces, with waterjugs. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4704360 Two Indian women, one with bangles and necklaces, with waterjugs. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Costumes of Indian peasants: a farmer with a rifle and a shield, a farmer with her baby and a monk in a saffron dress
FLO4634013 Costumes of Indian peasants: a farmer with a rifle and a shield, a farmer with her baby and a monk in a saffron dress, with her bowl of offerings

Variable cracker butterfly, Hamadryas feronia 1,2, and Indian species of orange-tip butterfly, Iphias glaucippe 3,4
FLO4614989 Variable cracker butterfly, Hamadryas feronia 1,2, and Indian species of orange-tip butterfly, Iphias glaucippe 3,4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

A woman of the Tuda race of the Nilagiri hills in India, wearing sari, veil, necklace and earrings
FLO4688357 A woman of the Tuda race of the Nilagiri hills in India, wearing sari, veil, necklace and earrings. Handcoloured lithograph from James Cowles Prichard's Natural History of Man

Indian lady in sari and choli, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656849 Indian lady in sari and choli, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London

Indian or sacred lotus (sacred lotus or India, East Nelumbo), Nelumbo nucifera (Nelumbium speciosum)
FLO4575877 Indian or sacred lotus (sacred lotus or India, East Nelumbo), Nelumbo nucifera (Nelumbium speciosum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur

Portraits of peasants from the Mumbai Mountains (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4985092 Portraits of peasants from the Mumbai Mountains (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info)

Portrait of a young Hindu woman (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4984824 Portrait of a young Hindu woman (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info.: Portrait of a young Hindu woman (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century

Traditional Indian costumes: a monk, a couple of Brahmans and a bayadere, a temple dancer
FLO4634045 Traditional Indian costumes: a monk, a couple of Brahmans and a bayadere, a temple dancer. Lithography for the book

Three Indian figures from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4704458 Three Indian figures from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Indian jugglers, 1816. The man in the centre balances a whip between his eyes, spins rings on his toes and fingers
FLO4677586 Indian jugglers, 1816. The man in the centre balances a whip between his eyes, spins rings on his toes and fingers, and threads pearls on a rope with his tongue

Costumes of Peru, 18th century: couple from Lima 1, noblewoman of Lima 2, indigenous people 3
FLO4575953 Costumes of Peru, 18th century: couple from Lima 1, noblewoman of Lima 2, indigenous people 3, indigenous people in their best clothes 4, and inhabitants of Quito 5

Indian woman, 18th century, after Niccolao Manucci. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686499 Indian woman, 18th century, after Niccolao Manucci. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Zoroastrianism: parsis school in Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century photography
CSO4985164 Zoroastrianism: parsis school in Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century photography -; (add.info.: Zoroastrianism)

Young Indian noble girl in sari, choli (bodice) and veil with bracelets and necklaces
FLO4723582 Young Indian noble girl in sari, choli (bodice) and veil with bracelets and necklaces. Handcoloured woodcut from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde

History of tourism: Western tourists in a street of Lucknow, India (Western tourists in a street of Lucknow)
ELD4844546 History of tourism: Western tourists in a street of Lucknow, India (Western tourists in a street of Lucknow, India)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hutte (indienne); Wigwam; Indische Hutte (engraving)
7196381 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hutte (indienne); Wigwam; Indische Hutte (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutte (indienne); Wigwam; Indische Hutte

India, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho)
472957 India, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The supply of cigarettes)

Une Balancoire indienne (engraving)
3644817 Une Balancoire indienne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Balancoire indienne. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1856)

Baroda Nautch Girls, late 19th century (albumen print)
KDC397338 Baroda Nautch Girls, late 19th century (albumen print) by Vernon & Co. Bombay; 35.6 x cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The wishes (les souhaits) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214769 The wishes (les souhaits) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Indienne Clothing jewelery Indian standing spring
Indienne, Clothing and jewelery of an Indian standing at a spring of water, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 5, to p. 30 (Bd. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Paris Exhibition - Great Indian Exhibition (3 / 3)
People from the Malabar region of southern India (lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea) at the Grande Exposition Indienne held in Paris in 1902

Paris Exhibition - Great Indian Exhibition (1 / 3)
People from the Malabar region of southern India (lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea) at the Grande Exposition Indienne held in Paris in 1902

Paris Exhibition - Great Indian Exhibition (2 / 3)
People from the Malabar region of southern India (lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea) at the Grande Exposition Indienne held in Paris in 1902

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"Exploring the Exotic: Western Tourists in the Streets of Lucknow, India" Step back in time to the 19th century as Western tourists immerse themselves in the vibrant streets of Lucknow, India. This captivating chromolithography from a private collection unveils a fascinating chapter in the history of tourism. Le Vocabulaire Illustre takes us on an enlightening journey, showcasing various indigenous dwellings such as huts (indienne) and wigwams. The intricate engravings depict an indische hutte, offering glimpses into diverse cultures and architectural wonders. Delve further into this cultural tapestry with a mesmerizing cigarette card from 1915. The vivid color litho transports us to India's enchanting landscapes, enticing travelers with its allure. Unearth ancient treasures through detailed engravings like that of an indienne mummy discovered within Peru's timeless tombs. These archaeological findings shed light on civilizations long past and their rich heritage. Experience joyous moments captured in engravings like "Une Balancoire Indienne, " where swinging becomes a celebration of life itself. Such scenes remind us of the universal language of happiness transcending borders. Witness Baroda Nautch Girls through late 19th-century albumen prints, encapsulating their grace and elegance as they perform traditional dances. Their exquisite movements reflect centuries-old traditions passed down through generations. Literature enthusiasts will delight in La Fontaine's fables depicted by skilled engravers during the 19th century. These illustrations bring to life tales filled with wisdom and moral lessons for all ages to cherish. Immerse yourself in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show featuring He-Nu-Kaw – The First Born – symbolizing Native American culture at its finest. This spectacle captivated audiences worldwide, showcasing Indigenous people's resilience and unique way of life. Indulge your senses with Indian clothing jewelry standing spring - a testament to the intricate craftsmanship and timeless beauty of Indian culture.