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Dellacqua Collection

Background imageDellacqua Collection: King Alis tent at Benowm, Kingdom of Ludamar

King Alis tent at Benowm, Kingdom of Ludamar
View of a moorish camp: King Alis tent at Benowm, Kingdom of Ludamar. Ali sat on a black leather cushion clipping the hairs on his upper lip while a female servant held a mirror

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Man and woman of the Mani or Maina peninsula, Greece

Man and woman of the Mani or Maina peninsula, Greece. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Khakas or Khakass shamans from Saygachi, near

Khakas or Khakass shamans from Saygachi, near Krasnoyarsk, Siberia. They wear helmets decorated with antlers, leather dresses covered with animal bones and hold sacred drums

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Outrigger canoe of Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

Outrigger canoe of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Illustration by Blondela from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos

Background imageDellacqua Collection: The Bronze Horseman, statue of Peter the Great

The Bronze Horseman, statue of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg, Russia. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Silky anteater and black tamandua

Silky anteater and black tamandua
Silky anteater or pygmy anteater (Azaras cagouare), Cyclopes didactylus, and black tamandua, Tamandua tetradactyla. From Felix de Azaras Voyages dans l Amerique Meridionale, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Kyrgyz women in traditional costume

Kyrgyz women in traditional costume. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Women of the Mordvin Moksha people in traditional costume

Women of the Mordvin Moksha people in traditional costume of embroidered skirts and many accessories. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Women of the Mordvin Erzya people in traditional

Women of the Mordvin Erzya people in traditional costume. Mordovia. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Mohammad Karim Khan Zand or Karim Han, founder

Mohammad Karim Khan Zand or Karim Han, founder of the Zand Dynasty, 1705-1779. Illustration from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Mandinka (Mandingo) man and woman of West Africa

Mandinka (Mandingo) man and woman of West Africa. From Mungo Parks Travels in the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Chukchi woman with tattoos on her cheek, chin

Chukchi woman with tattoos on her cheek, chin and arm, and ear piercings. (Chukotka region, Russia). From Joseph Billings

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Man and woman of the Morea Eyalet, the Peloponnese, Greece

Man and woman of the Morea Eyalet, the Peloponnese, Greece. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Hursid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822), Ottoman governor

Hursid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822), Ottoman governor
Hursid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822), Ottoman general and governor of the Morea Eyalet (the Peloponnese). Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More

Background imageDellacqua Collection: View of Mount Carmel taken from St. Jean d Acre, Palestine

View of Mount Carmel taken from St. Jean d Acre, Palestine. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Background imageDellacqua Collection: The gate of Cairo called Beb el Fath

The gate of Cairo called Beb el Fath. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Background imageDellacqua Collection: House constructed in a rock at Old Paphos

House constructed in a rock at Old Paphos 1, and catacomb at Paphos, Cyprus 2. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey

Background imageDellacqua Collection: A fountain among the mountains of Paphos, Cyprus

A fountain among the mountains of Paphos, Cyprus. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Background imageDellacqua Collection: View of the ancient temple at Amathus, Cyprus

View of the ancient temple at Amathus, Cyprus. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Background imageDellacqua Collection: View of the ruins of the Queens Palace, Morocco

View of the ruins of the Queens Palace, Morocco
View of the ruins of the Queens Palace near the Monsastery of Saint Chrysostom, Morocco. Illustration by Michallon from Ali Bey el Abbassis Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia

Background imageDellacqua Collection: A Moroccan cavalry soldier and Ali Bey

A Moroccan cavalry soldier and Ali Bey
A Moroccan soldier on horseback attacking an enemy a, and Ali Bey traveling on horseback b. Illustration by Michallon from Ali Bey el Abbassis Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia

Background imageDellacqua Collection: View of Morocco and the cordillera of the Atlas mountains

View of Morocco and the cordillera of the Atlas mountains. Illustration by Michallon from Ali Bey el Abbassis Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Castle or Alcazaba, Tangier, Morocco

Castle or Alcazaba, Tangier, Morocco. Illustration by Michallon from Ali Bey el Abbassis Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Wild horse of Siberia, or Yakutian horse

Wild horse of Siberia, or Yakutian horse. Equus ferus caballus. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Figures of divinities in the Kalmyk religion

Figures of divinities in the Kalmyk religion: Maidarin, Amitabha and Shakyamuni. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Labantsiksa, shaman of the Khorintzi Buryats

Labantsiksa, shaman of the Khorintzi Buryats people of Siberia. She wears a helmet with antlers, leather dress decorated with bells, a cape with three entwined serpents

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Man and woman of the Nenets or Samoyeds people

Man and woman of the Nenets or Samoyeds people. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Kalmyks in traditional costume

Kalmyks in traditional costume
Kalmyk man and woman in traditional costume. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Ancient Tatar tomb of a Khan in Kasimov

Ancient Tatar tomb of a Khan in Kasimov on the Oka River (Ryazan Oblast, Russia). Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Villa of the Shah of Persia, Qajar Dynasty

Villa of the Shah of Persia, Qajar Dynasty. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital

Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Fath Ali Chah, second Qajar emperor or Shah

Fath Ali Chah, second Qajar emperor or Shah of Iran (1772-1832). Illustration from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Portrait of Shah Mohammad Ali Han of Persia, 1760-1779

Portrait of Shah Mohammad Ali Han of Persia, 1760-1779. Illustration from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Portrait of Nadir Shah of Persia, 1698-1747

Portrait of Nadir Shah of Persia, 1698-1747. Illustration from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Persian woman in dance costume

Persian woman in dance costume. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Persian woman in city dress

Persian woman in city dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Persian man in summer dress

Persian man in summer dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Reilefs from the momument of Taq-e Bostan

Reilefs from the momument of Taq-e Bostan on the outskirts of Kermanshah, Persia. The king hunting elephant, deer and boar 2, and the coronation of Shah Khosrau II, 1

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Kurdish man with shield and club

Kurdish man with shield and club. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Woman of Baghdad in everyday dress

Woman of Baghdad in everyday dress of botanical-print robes, harem pants and sandals. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Woman of Baghdad in formal dress

Woman of Baghdad in formal dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Francois Le Vaillants camp at Great Fish

Francois Le Vaillants camp at Great Fish River (Groote Visrivier), South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Francois Le Vaillants camp at Poort after

Francois Le Vaillants camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa. Among the huts, wagons and tents, a huge fire roasts elephant meat

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Francois Le Vaillants camp at Pampoen-Kraal

Francois Le Vaillants camp at Pampoen-Kraal (Durbanville), West Cape, South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Lappet-faced vulture or Nubian vulture, Torgos

Lappet-faced vulture or Nubian vulture, Torgos tracheliotos (endangered). From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Cape baboon or chacma baboon, Papio ursinus

Cape baboon or chacma baboon, Papio ursinus. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Male giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis

Male giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista

Background imageDellacqua Collection: Young San woman nursing child, South Africa

Young San woman nursing child, South Africa. She wears a cape, necklaces and beaded skirt. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa



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