The court of the Lions surrounded by porticoes, halls, and chambers, supported by light and slender pillars of white marble.
Alhambra, court of the Lions. Unique specimen of Moorish architecture.
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Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com
Tropical river scene on Java. Plants of a tropical landscape.
River scene, Java. The most beautiful and interesting plants of a tropical landscape.
The Hall of the Ambassadors. Courtyard of the Alcázar, Seville.
The Alcázar of Seville is the medieval royal palace of Seville.
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
Oriental street in the Egyptian capital Cairo with the Al Azhar Mosque.
Cairo is considered the best school of ‘Arabic literature; and there is no other place in which we can obtain such a complete knowledge of the Arabs.
The city of Bangkok may almost be described as a floating city.
Bangkok, capital of Siam in 1875. As one steams up the broad river to the capital, the scene, at first sight, is purely Oriental.
The cloisters of Belem. The Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. Lisbon, Portugal.
The Church and Convent of Belem built by the rich and pious King Emmanuel, in the year 1500, to sanctify and to commemorate the greatest of Portuguese maritime events.
The Bridge of Sighs as the centre of the Byronic idea of Venice.
No other city is so fascinating to the imagination, so rich in associations, or so picturesque, as Venice.
Nave of Wells Cathedral. Main work of early English Gothic architecture.
Nave of Wells Cathedral completely furnished with pointed arches. It is the main work of early English Gothic architecture.
The rock of Gibraltar. No finer panorama could be imagined.
The rock of Gibraltar separates the Atlantic from the Mediterranean. On the highest part of the rock stands the Signal House El Hache.
The Ice Cavern, or natural grotto of the Alpine world.
The Ice Cavern one of the most charming natural phenomena of the Alpine world.
