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Interessanti Collection

Background imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti Collection: Tatars or Tartars in traditional costume

Tatars or Tartars in traditional costume. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti 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 imageInteressanti Collection: Young San man, with bow and arrows, South Africa

Young San man, with bow and arrows, South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni

Background imageInteressanti Collection: Noble Namaqua man of South Africa

Noble Namaqua man of South Africa. He wears a fur cape and codpiece, and holds a spear. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Background imageInteressanti Collection: Spotted hyena, Crocuta crocuta, eating a sheep

Spotted hyena, Crocuta crocuta, eating a sheep. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni

Background imageInteressanti Collection: Khoikhoi (Hottentot) woman in full dress

Khoikhoi (Hottentot) woman in full dress of fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets, necklaces. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Background imageInteressanti Collection: Mandinka people dancing to drums in a festival

Mandinka people dancing to drums in a festival
Mandinka (Mandingo) people dancing to drums in a festival in Dramanet, Kingdom of Galam (upper Senegal River). From Mungo Parks Travels in the Interior of Africa

Background imageInteressanti Collection: Great Wall of China near Kou-pee-keow, pass

Great Wall of China near Kou-pee-keow, pass
View of the Great Wall of China near Kou-pee-keow, at the pass between China and Eastern Tartary. From Samuel Holmes Journal of a Voyage to China and Tartary, 1798

Background imageInteressanti Collection: Natives of the Baie de Langle, Sakhalin Island

Natives of the Baie de Langle, Sakhalin Island, and a Manchu Tartar. Illustration by Gaspard Duche de Vancy from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage

Background imageInteressanti Collection: Specimens of the Umin and Uchen characters

Specimens of the Umin and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in

Background imageInteressanti Collection: Gyeung, mother of the new Teshoo Lama or Panchen

Gyeung, mother of the new Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama, Palden Tenpai Nyima. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama

Background imageInteressanti Collection: Dwelling of Tessaling Lama with the religious

Dwelling of Tessaling Lama with the religious edifice called Kugopea. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in

Background imageInteressanti Collection: Mausoleum of Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama

Mausoleum of Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama, Lobsang Palden Yeshe. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet

Background imageInteressanti Collection: Shamarpa, Regent of TIbet, brother of the Panchen Lama

Shamarpa, Regent of TIbet, brother of the Panchen Lama, Lobsang Palden Yeshe. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama

Background imageInteressanti Collection: The yak of Tartary, painted by George Stubbs

The yak of Tartary, painted by George Stubbs
The yak of Tartary, Bos grunniens, painted by George Stubbs. From Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Background imageInteressanti Collection: Castle and bridge in Wandipoor, Bhutan

Castle and bridge in Wandipoor, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Background imageInteressanti Collection: Residence of the Lam Ghassatoo, Bhutan

Residence of the Lam Ghassatoo, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Background imageInteressanti Collection: Taschichhoedzong, Buddhist monastery and fortress

Taschichhoedzong, Buddhist monastery and fortress near Thimphu, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in



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