Persia Collection (#7)

Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital of the Achaemenid (Routeenide) Empire
FLO4723011 Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital of the Achaemenid (Routeenide) Empire. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World exhibition, Perse pavilion, 1900 - shot: 10 c the shot
LUX4771114 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World exhibition, Perse pavilion, 1900 - shot: 10 c the shot; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World exhibition, Perse pavilion

Medicine Label
2625330 Medicine Label; (add.info.: Patent medicine label for unnamed women's hair tonic which "restores gray hair... cures dandruff and prevents baldness)

Persian costumes: a fire worshiper (zoroastrism). Lithography for the book
FLO4633984 Persian costumes: a fire worshiper (zoroastrism). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Asie" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche

Map of Persia with Afghanistan and Baluchistan, c.1900 (engraving)
533013 Map of Persia with Afghanistan and Baluchistan, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map showing the historical boundaries of Persia (now Iran), Afghanistan, and Baluchistan, circa 1902

8625894

8627258

The Industrial Arts among the Oriental Nations (engraving)
8644834 The Industrial Arts among the Oriental Nations (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Arts among the Oriental Nations)

The Greek Fleet in the Hellespont (litho)
8660801 The Greek Fleet in the Hellespont (litho) by King, Cecil (1881-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greek Fleet in the Hellespont)

The Pomp of Pausanias (litho)
8660798 The Pomp of Pausanias (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pomp of Pausanias)

National Types of Beauty: Persia (b/w photo)
8645399 National Types of Beauty: Persia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persia)

Shores of the Persian Gulf (engraving)
8635122 Shores of the Persian Gulf (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shores of the Persian Gulf. Illustration from Hellas)

Battlefield of Plataea, Greece (engraving)
8635035 Battlefield of Plataea, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battlefield of Plataea, Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Battle of Salamis, 480 BC (engraving)
8635034 Battle of Salamis, 480 BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Salamis, 480 BC. Illustration from Hellas)

Site of the Battle of Salamis, Greece (engraving)
8635032 Site of the Battle of Salamis, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Site of the Battle of Salamis, Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Themistocles, Athenian politician and general (engraving)
8635029 Themistocles, Athenian politician and general (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Themistocles (c524-459 BC)

Persian warriors and archers (engraving)
8635024 Persian warriors and archers (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persian warriors and archers. Illustration from Hellas)

The Princess of Persia
Peyman Naderi

Girls of Many Lands: Persia (colour litho)
8659775 Girls of Many Lands: Persia (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persia)

Children of All Nations: Persia (colour litho)
8659244 Children of All Nations: Persia (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persia)

The Capture of Baghdad (litho)
8661315 The Capture of Baghdad (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of Baghdad)

Map of Turkey in 1914 (litho)
8661161 Map of Turkey in 1914 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Turkey in 1914)

A tomb near Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, seen here in the 19th century
6428105 A tomb near Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, seen here in the 19th century, from "Monuments de Tous les Peuples" by Ernest Breton

Darius I the Great, 549, 486 B. C. Great King of the Persians 522, 486 B. Depicted with retinue
7278145 Darius I the Great, 549, 486 B. C. Great King of the Persians 522, 486 B. Depicted with retinue; Private Collection; (add.info.: Darius I the Great, 549, 486 B. C)

Soldiers from ancient Persia. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888 (b/w engraving)
6867230 Soldiers from ancient Persia. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888 (b/w engraving); (add.info.: Soldiers from ancient Persia)

Young persan holding a mirror, ca 1820 (Engraving)
7422861 Young persan holding a mirror, ca 1820 (Engraving); (add.info.: Geography. Iran. Young persan holding a mirror. Engraving, France, ca 1820.); © Archives Charmet

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342605 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342603 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342602 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

HM Turret Ship Devastation at Spithead on the occasion of the naval review in honour of the Shah of Persia
7338114 HM Turret Ship Devastation at Spithead on the occasion of the naval review in honour of the Shah of Persia, 23 June 1873, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Cooke

Vambery in his Travelling Dress
5668946 Vambery in his Travelling Dress; (add.info.: Illustration of Armin Vambery (1832-1913) Hungarian traveller and writer who travelled extensively around the territories of the Ottoman Empire

Floral patterns from a Persian manuscript, South Kensington Museum. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones
FLO4987805 Floral patterns from a Persian manuscript, South Kensington Museum. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

The " Cyropedie" by Xenophon (Senofonte) Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este)
VEN5027489 The " Cyropedie" by Xenophon (Senofonte) Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este). Scene of dedicace (detail)

Portrait of Mozaffer ed dine (1853-1907), Persian shah from 1897 to 1907 (b/w photo)
AIS5341317 Portrait of Mozaffer ed dine (1853-1907), Persian shah from 1897 to 1907 (b/w photo); © Iberfoto

Nasseredin Shah Naser al-Din (Nasserer-al-Din Shah Qajar) (1831-1896) Shah of Persia - Shah of Iran
NWI4927901 Nasseredin Shah Naser al-Din (Nasserer-al-Din Shah Qajar) (1831-1896) Shah of Persia - Shah of Iran, 1880s.Digitally colored woodcut of a photograph; (add.info)

Bridge built on boats by the Persian armees of Xerxes I known as the Great (or Assuerus I, ca)
NWI4855952 Bridge built on boats by the Persian armees of Xerxes I known as the Great (or Assuerus I, ca. 519-465 BC), member of the Routeenides dynasty

Zoroastrianism - Mazdeism: fire worship at the time of the Achaemenid era of persian empire
ELD4961315 Zoroastrianism - Mazdeism: fire worship at the time of the Achaemenid era of persian empire, 539-331 BC (Zoroastrianism - Mazdayasna)

Bucephale the horse of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) receiving offerings
ELD4959265 Bucephale the horse of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) receiving offerings (Bucephalus or Bucephalas the horse of Alexander the Great)

Portrait of Nadir Shah of Persia, 1698-1747 (Nader Khan Qirqlu Afshar, Nadir Chah)
FLO4723003 Portrait of Nadir Shah of Persia, 1698-1747 (Nader Khan Qirqlu Afshar, Nadir Chah). Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia

Portrait of Shah Mohammad Ali Han of Persia (Mohammad Ali Khan Zand, Mehemet Khan), 1760-1779
FLO4722993 Portrait of Shah Mohammad Ali Han of Persia (Mohammad Ali Khan Zand, Mehemet Khan), 1760-1779. Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire

Reilefs from the momument of Taq-e Bostan on the outskirts of Kermanshah, Persia
FLO4722946 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

Representation of Saints Barachise and Jonah Martyrs in Persia in 327. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4910987 Representation of Saints Barachise and Jonah Martyrs in Persia in 327. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Illustrated by Edmund Dulac, 1909 (lithograph)
3086274 The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Illustrated by Edmund Dulac, 1909 (lithograph) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Look to the blowing Rose about us - "Lo, Laughing, " she says, "into the world I blow
3086257 Look to the blowing Rose about us - "Lo, Laughing, " she says, "into the world I blow: At once the silken tassel of my Purse Tear, and its Treasure on the Garden throw

Heav'n but the Vision of fulfill'd Desire, And Hell the Shadow of a Soul on fire
3086249 Heav'n but the Vision of fulfill'd Desire, And Hell the Shadow of a Soul on fire, Cast on the Darkness into which Ourselves, So late emerg'd from, shall so soon expire

A Persian tile mosaic depicting a woman in a garden
3329454 A Persian tile mosaic depicting a woman in a garden; (add.info.: A Persian tile mosaic depicting a woman in a garden. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329568 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Persian Emperor Darius I (521-486 BC), as Pharaoh
3329565 Persian Emperor Darius I (521-486 BC), as Pharaoh; (add.info.: Persian Emperor Darius I (521-486 BC), as Pharaoh of Egypt; wooden door from a box of statuettes

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Persia, a land steeped in rich history and captivating beauty. From the vast Empire of King Alexander the Great to the modern-day bustling cityscape of Tehran, it has always been a land of wonder. As we gaze upon the ancient map depicting the empire that once stretched far and wide, we are reminded of Persia's grandeur. Its borders encompassing Iran, its heart and soul, where Tehran stands tall with an elevated skyline that offers breathtaking views from the Roof of Iran Park. But Persia's influence extends beyond its own borders. As we explore another map illustrating travels across Africa by brave explorers, we realize how Persian culture has left indelible marks on distant lands. The Coronation of the Shah of Iran serves as a testament to their power and prestige. Intriguingly intertwined with religion is Ahura Mazda - a deity revered by Zoroastrians who have long called Persia home. Their faith intertwines with history as Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi takes center stage alongside his third wife Farah Diba in an image frozen in time. The legacy continues with Reza Shah Pahlavi, whose reign brought about significant transformations within Persia. Like Ancient Greeks valiantly holding Thermopylae pass against all odds, he too fought for his nation's progress amidst challenges faced along the way. With every turn of a page or glance at another map showcasing Asia or 19th-century Persia, it becomes evident that this land holds stories untold waiting to be discovered. A painting depicting Esther before Ahasuerus reminds us how art flourished under Persian patronage during Safavid dynasty rule. Delving deeper into history reveals hidden treasures like Persian manuscripts dating back centuries ago - windows into a world filled with knowledge and wisdom passed down through generations. Persia beckons us to unravel its mysteries; it invites us to immerse ourselves in its vibrant tapestry of culture, art, and heritage.