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Nu'mân kisses the hand of Muhammad, embracing Islam.

Nu'mân kisses the hand of Muhammad, embracing Islam.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Muhammad performs another miracle by creating a spring of cool, pure water in the desert camp of the Banû Junda'.

Muhammad performs another miracle by creating a spring of cool, pure w...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Rustam catches Rakhsh. - Persian manuscript

Rustam catches Rakhsh. - Persian manuscript

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A battle between Iranians and Turanians.

A battle between Iranians and Turanians.

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Cafedji-bachy [kahveji bashi], ou chef cafetier. [27]

Cafedji-bachy [kahveji bashi], ou chef cafetier. [27]

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Sakà [saki], ou porteur d'eau d'une compagnie des jannissaires. [36]

Sakà [saki], ou porteur d'eau d'une compagnie des jannissaires. [36]

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Toptzi-bachy [Topchi bashi], ou Généralissime de cannoniers. [25]

Toptzi-bachy [Topchi bashi], ou Généralissime de cannoniers. [25]

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World Map - A map of the world on a piece of paper

World Map - A map of the world on a piece of paper

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Vasco de Gama [Vasco da Gama] [8268]

Vasco de Gama [Vasco da Gama] [8268]

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Canto V. [Armide quitte le camp des Crouces]

Canto V. [Armide quitte le camp des Crouces]

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Typus Musices, [folio hiij recto]

Typus Musices, [folio hiij recto]

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Parmigianino - Narcissus at the Spring ; after Parmigianino

Parmigianino - Narcissus at the Spring ; after Parmigianino

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Aldegrever Heinrich - Couple Embracing

Aldegrever Heinrich - Couple Embracing

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Aldegrever Heinrich - Dancing Couple

Aldegrever Heinrich - Dancing Couple

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Aldegrever Heinrich - Master of Ceremonies with a Dog

Aldegrever Heinrich - Master of Ceremonies with a Dog

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Aldegrever Heinrich - Hercules Fighting the River-God Achelous

Aldegrever Heinrich - Hercules Fighting the River-God Achelous

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Aldegrever Heinrich - Dancing Couple

Aldegrever Heinrich - Dancing Couple

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Aldegrever Heinrich - Dancing Couple

Aldegrever Heinrich - Dancing Couple

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Lot and His Family Fleeing from Sodom

Lot and His Family Fleeing from Sodom

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Karta Rossii I.Magina iz italianskago izdaniia Geografii Ptolemeia, Venetiis 1596g. Tekst str.12.

Karta Rossii I.Magina iz italianskago izdaniia Geografii Ptolemeia, Ve...

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Fair Phillis the cruel Shepherdess, Corydon the Musical Shepherd, Despairing Damon the Afflicted Shepherd

Fair Phillis the cruel Shepherdess, Corydon the Musical Shepherd, Desp...

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Neptune: J. B. Martin inv. Gaillard sculp

Neptune: J. B. Martin inv. Gaillard sculp

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Monsieur Ballon. Danseur de l'opera.

Monsieur Ballon. Danseur de l'opera.

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Grown gentlemen taught to dance: engraved after an original picture of Mr. John Collett, in the possession of Mr. Smith

Grown gentlemen taught to dance: engraved after an original picture of...

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Scroll 1, scene 4 - Japanese scroll painting, monogatari illustration

Scroll 1, scene 4 - Japanese scroll painting, monogatari illustration

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Dancing monkeys - Engraving, Public domain image

Dancing monkeys - Engraving, Public domain image

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Habit of the sultaness queen in 1749. La sultane reine.

Habit of the sultaness queen in 1749. La sultane reine.

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Pastoral dance scenes of the eighteenth century

Pastoral dance scenes of the eighteenth century

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Dance commune - Engraving, Public domain image

Dance commune - Engraving, Public domain image

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Frontispiece Vedute di Roma disgnate ed incise da Giambattista Piranese architetto Ve(nez)iano. (Le Magnificenze di Roma)

Frontispiece Vedute di Roma disgnate ed incise da Giambattista Piranes...

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Man seated on ground with gun resting on legs.

Man seated on ground with gun resting on legs.

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Dama-Ceræ. Damhirsch; Caprea, Rehekalb; Alce Mas.

Dama-Ceræ. Damhirsch; Caprea, Rehekalb; Alce Mas.

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Fig. IX. Chiromylos, frumentarius. Theatrum Machinarum Novum.

Fig. IX. Chiromylos, frumentarius. Theatrum Machinarum Novum.

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[Frontispiece] Theatrum Machinarum Novum.

[Frontispiece] Theatrum Machinarum Novum.

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Ganymede abducted by Jupiter's eagle

Ganymede abducted by Jupiter's eagle

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The Queens vice chamberlain; two gentlemen ushers; the Queens lord chamberlain; the queens ivory rod, borne by the Earl of Dorset; the Queens scepter with the cross, borne by the Earl of Rutland; the Queens Crown, borne by the Duke of Beaufort.

The Queens vice chamberlain; two gentlemen ushers; the Queens lord cha...

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The choir of Westminster in number 16; the groom of the vestry; the organ blower; two sackbuts, and double courtal; gentlemen of the Chapel Royal, in number 32.

The choir of Westminster in number 16; the groom of the vestry; the or...

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For a standish for pen inks & paper wch; allso may sarve for a comb box[sic] [...]

For a standish for pen inks & paper wch; allso may sarve for a comb bo...

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Scroll 2, scene 6 - Public domain dedication image

Scroll 2, scene 6 - Public domain dedication image

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Scroll 2, scene 5 - Public domain dedication image

Scroll 2, scene 5 - Public domain dedication image

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Scroll 2, scene 8 - Public domain dedication image

Scroll 2, scene 8 - Public domain dedication image

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Ertinger Franz - Bellerophon - Engraving, Public domain image

Ertinger Franz - Bellerophon - Engraving, Public domain image

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Dom Juan, ou Le Festin de Pierre

Dom Juan, ou Le Festin de Pierre

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

William Hogarth - Simon Lord Lovat

William Hogarth - Simon Lord Lovat

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Giovanni Battista Piranesi - Carceri d'invenzione. [Title Plate]

Giovanni Battista Piranesi - Carceri d'invenzione. [Title Plate]

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A view on the Mohawk River. - Public domain dedication image

A view on the Mohawk River. - Public domain dedication image

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Habit of a Tartarian princess, in 1700. Princess Tartare.

Habit of a Tartarian princess, in 1700. Princess Tartare.

Public domain scan of Dutch 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William Hogarth - Hogarth Painting the Comic Muse

William Hogarth - Hogarth Painting the Comic Muse

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Sir Joshua Reynolds - Kitty Fisher (1740-1767)

Sir Joshua Reynolds - Kitty Fisher (1740-1767)

Public domain photo of portrait art painting, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Incas: J. B. Martin inv. et sculp

Incas: J. B. Martin inv. et sculp

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Aveline Pierre le Vieux - Pierre Paul Rubens - Two figures straining against a post

Aveline Pierre le Vieux - Pierre Paul Rubens - Two figures straining a...

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Longitudinales (#53) - Lobes (#87).

Longitudinales (#53) - Lobes (#87).

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Bal chinois donné par l'empereur une fois tous les ans aux jours gras

Bal chinois donné par l'empereur une fois tous les ans aux jours gras

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4 men and 2 oxen working in the fields

4 men and 2 oxen working in the fields

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Vasco Nuñez de Balboa. - Public domain portrait engraving

Vasco Nuñez de Balboa. - Public domain portrait engraving

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D. Alvaro de Luna. - Public domain portrait engraving

D. Alvaro de Luna. - Public domain portrait engraving

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D. Rodrigo Ximenez. - Public domain portrait engraving

D. Rodrigo Ximenez. - Public domain portrait engraving

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Titantus Redivivus; or The Seven Wise Men Consulting the New Venetian Oracle, a Scene in ye Academic Grove

Titantus Redivivus; or The Seven Wise Men Consulting the New Venetian ...

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Kuba mask - Egypt - A close up of a mask on a stick

Kuba mask - Egypt - A close up of a mask on a stick

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Palladino valse par V. S. de Dobrowolski

Palladino valse par V. S. de Dobrowolski

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La Perruche à face bleue - Public domain  drawing

La Perruche à face bleue - Public domain drawing

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Mde. Hilligsberg in the ballet of Ken-si & Tao, performed for her Benefit the 14th of May 1801.

Mde. Hilligsberg in the ballet of Ken-si & Tao, performed for her Bene...

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Cénotaphe; 2eme grand prix proposé par l'academie en 1785 et remporté par Mr Fontaine.

Cénotaphe; 2eme grand prix proposé par l'academie en 1785 et remporté ...

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Les Trois Graces du ballet de, Dance

Les Trois Graces du ballet de, Dance

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Mr. Mazurier, rôle de Frisac dans Denise & André, ballet.

Mr. Mazurier, rôle de Frisac dans Denise & André, ballet.

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Picturesque representations of the dress and manners of the English....(Title page)

Picturesque representations of the dress and manners of the English......

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From the kings tombs in Thebes.

From the kings tombs in Thebes.

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From the tombs of the kings at Thebes, discovered by G. Belzoni.

From the tombs of the kings at Thebes, discovered by G. Belzoni.

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From the tombs of the kings at Thebes, discovered by G. Belzoni.

From the tombs of the kings at Thebes, discovered by G. Belzoni.

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From the tombs of the kings at Thebes.

From the tombs of the kings at Thebes.

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Mazurier dans le ballet de Meuniers.

Mazurier dans le ballet de Meuniers.

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Ballet: Costume de sauvage, Dance

Ballet: Costume de sauvage, Dance

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The wedding Ball; or Ma'am'selle M-rcandot-i's highland fling into high life.

The wedding Ball; or Ma'am'selle M-rcandot-i's highland fling into hig...

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Veneering &c. - Public domain architectural drawing

Veneering &c. - Public domain architectural drawing

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Othographical projection. - Public domain dedication image

Othographical projection. - Public domain dedication image

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New York. - A map of new york and the surrounding states

New York. - A map of new york and the surrounding states

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Madame Francisque Hutin, from the Opera House Paris, at present engaged at the New York Theatre.

Madame Francisque Hutin, from the Opera House Paris, at present engage...

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Edile 2e costume (Mlle Noblet.) Dans Joconde, ballet

Edile 2e costume (Mlle Noblet.) Dans Joconde, ballet

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Costume de Mme. Montessu, rôle de Jeannette, dans Astolphe et Joconde, ballet pantomime, Académie royale du musique.

Costume de Mme. Montessu, rôle de Jeannette, dans Astolphe et Joconde,...

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Femme espagnole dansant la quarache, dans la Muette de Portici. Opéra, Académie Royale de Musique. Ballet du premier acte.

Femme espagnole dansant la quarache, dans la Muette de Portici. Opéra,...

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Buffon. - Public domain portrait engraving

Buffon. - Public domain portrait engraving

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1. La Brevis. 2. Le Bouc. - Public domain natural history illustration

1. La Brevis. 2. Le Bouc. - Public domain natural history illustration

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Manières françaises, en place!, Dance

Manières françaises, en place!, Dance

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Costume de Melle. Legallois, rôle de Marie, dans L'Orgie, ballet

Costume de Melle. Legallois, rôle de Marie, dans L'Orgie, ballet

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Alfred Edward Chalon - La bayadère, Dance

Alfred Edward Chalon - La bayadère, Dance

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Map of the states of Virginia and Maryland

Map of the states of Virginia and Maryland

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Mrs. Honey as Psyche. Drawn from life by Edward Novello & on stone by R. J. Lane.

Mrs. Honey as Psyche. Drawn from life by Edward Novello & on stone by ...

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Columbine waltzes, Art print depicting dance

Columbine waltzes, Art print depicting dance

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Costume de Melle. Noblet en Folie, dans Gustave III; ou Le bal masqué, opéra, acte V, Académie royale de musique

Costume de Melle. Noblet en Folie, dans Gustave III; ou Le bal masqué,...

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Mlle. M. Dupuy. - Public domain portrait engraving

Mlle. M. Dupuy. - Public domain portrait engraving

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Fête de village - Engraving, Public domain image

Fête de village - Engraving, Public domain image

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Costumes de Melle Taglioni, rôle de Fleur des champs, et de Mazillier, role de Rudolph dans La fille du Danube, ballet, acte II, Académie royale de musique

Costumes de Melle Taglioni, rôle de Fleur des champs, et de Mazillier,...

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Melle Fanny Elssler dans le ballet de La chatte métamorphosée en femme. [Lithograph by M. Alophe].

Melle Fanny Elssler dans le ballet de La chatte métamorphosée en femme...

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The Bayadères, Amany, Saundirounn, Tillé, Ramgoun & Veydoun dancing the malapou, accompanied by the bard Ramalingan and musicians Saravanini & Devenayagon.

The Bayadères, Amany, Saundirounn, Tillé, Ramgoun & Veydoun dancing th...

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Vue extérieure de la Mosquée de Qalaoum

Vue extérieure de la Mosquée de Qalaoum

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cracovienne and La gitana, as danced by Fanny Elssler. [Lithograph by] Thayer, successor to Moore, Boston.

cracovienne and La gitana, as danced by Fanny Elssler. [Lithograph by]...

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El zapateado, celebrated Spanish dance. As danced by Mdes. Fanny and Théodore [Thérèse] Elssler. Arranged by Henri Rosellen. W. K. Hewitt, del.

El zapateado, celebrated Spanish dance. As danced by Mdes. Fanny and T...

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opera polka, as danced by Mlle Carlotta Grisi & Mons. Perrot. Arranged by Signor Pugni. 8th edition. W. Sharp & Co. Lith.

opera polka, as danced by Mlle Carlotta Grisi & Mons. Perrot. Arranged...

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