Swarthy Collection

Kalmyk man and Japanese sumo wrestler with chonmage (topknot) and beard. Swarthy Kalmucks, Eleuth and Japanese prizefighter. Mongoles

Seized by one of the swarthy Ruffians (colour litho)
2794450 Seized by one of the swarthy Ruffians (colour litho) by Woodward, Alice Bolingbroke (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seized by one of the swarthy Ruffians)

Head of a bearded man, looking up to the right (black & red chalks on grey paper)
CTS366773 Head of a bearded man, looking up to the right (black & red chalks on grey paper) by Procaccini, Camillo (c.1560-1629); 23.5x17.5 cm; The Devonshire Collections

Blackbeards last fight (coloured engraving)
PNP269591 Blackbeards last fight (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Teach or Blackbeard (1680-1718)

Portrait of Mustapha
PWI83588 Portrait of Mustapha by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824); Musee Girodet, Montargis, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Pirates capturing a ship (engraving)
PNP269029 Pirates capturing a ship (engraving) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; American, out of copyright

A Pirate Chief (colour litho)
PNP269017 A Pirate Chief (colour litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; American, out of copyright

Head of a man, 1905 (oil on canvas)
PNH368226 Head of a man, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 61x51 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; American, out of copyright

Pirates boarding a Victim Vessel (colour litho)
PNP269028 Pirates boarding a Victim Vessel (colour litho) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; American, out of copyright

Queen of the Pirate Isle, illustration from Modern Stories (colour litho)
IL352887 Queen of the Pirate Isle, illustration from Modern Stories (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Rose in Her Hair, 1861 (oil on canvas)
6200841 A Rose in Her Hair, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Phillip, John (1817-67); 78.8x105.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Othello, 1872 (bronze and white marble on onyx socle)
PNH350875 Othello, 1872 (bronze and white marble on onyx socle) by Calvi, Pietro (1833-84); height: 90 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; Italian

A fancy head, called Princess Caraboo of Javasu, c. 1817 (oil on canvas)
450066 A fancy head, called Princess Caraboo of Javasu, c.1817 (oil on canvas) by Barker, Thomas (1769-1847); 61x48.3 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath

Gitano, Head Study (oil on canvas)
CHT181993 Gitano, Head Study (oil on canvas) by Regnault, Henri Alexandre Georges (1843-71); 42x30 cm; Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Railway Travel in South Africa (b / w photo)
3092350 Railway Travel in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Travel in South Africa)

Blackbeard the pirate (engraving)
PNP269589 Blackbeard the pirate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Teach or Blackbeard (1680-1718)

Blackbeard the pirate (coloured engraving)
PNP269588 Blackbeard the pirate (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Teach or Blackbeard (1680-1718)

Pirates counting their spoils (colour litho)
PNP269030 Pirates counting their spoils (colour litho) by Howard, C.T. (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; American, out of copyright

Head of a gypsy girl, from Belkis (now Zeugma), Southeastern Turkey (mosaic)
aP168405 Head of a gypsy girl, from Belkis (now Zeugma), Southeastern Turkey (mosaic) by Roman; Gaziantep Archaeological Museum, Gaziantep, Turkey; out of copyright

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Nepal, Upper Mustang, The portrait of a Nepalese high mountain nomad and his horse

Young Franco in Uniform
FRANCISCO FRANCO Spanish General and dictator, here as a young Major in army uniform (centre), with two unnamed colleagues. Date: 1892 - 1975

Exotic Lady 1830S
Hair dressed in large sausage curls; large red turban; huge pearl drop earrings; pearl necklace; red scarf; gown with black bodice, lace tucker & striped gigot sleeves

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"Swarthy: Exploring the Intriguing World of Cultural Representations" Step into a captivating journey through various art forms and historical depictions, where the term "swarthy" takes center stage. This collection of diverse hints unveils an array of narratives that have shaped perceptions over time. From a Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcard, we glimpse into a turbulent era marked by tensions and conflicts. Young Franco in Uniform signifies youthful bravery amidst chaos, while being seized by one of the swarthy ruffians showcases the clash between different cultures in vivid color lithography. The Head of a bearded man looking up to the right portrays strength and resilience etched on grey paper with black & red chalks. Meanwhile, Blackbeard's last fight immortalizes an infamous pirate's final moments through colored engraving – a testament to both fear and fascination surrounding these seafaring outlaws. In A Gipsy Maid painted on canvas during 1890-95, we witness the enigmatic allure of Romani culture captured beautifully in oil strokes. The Portrait of Mustapha delves deeper into cultural diversity as it presents an individual from another land with unique features and heritage. Pirates capturing a ship depicted in an engraving transports us back to treacherous waters where danger lurked at every turn. Similarly, A Pirate Chief portrayed through color lithography evokes images of cunning leadership amidst chaotic seas. A surprising encounter emerges when Kalmyk man meets Japanese sumo wrestler – two vastly different worlds colliding yet finding common ground beyond appearances alone. And within Head of a man (1905), oil on canvas captures raw emotions that transcend physical attributes, reminding us that true essence lies beneath external facades. Concluding this visual exploration is Pirates boarding a Victim Vessel presented in vibrant color lithography - illustrating tales filled with adventure but also highlighting darker aspects lurking within human nature.