The cemetery of Jaffa, the former Joppa. It was one of the oldest seaport cities in Israel. The Holy Land illustrated by John Carne 1836.
Tag: William Purser
William Purser (1785-1856) was a British artist and architect.
General view of Beirut with a wide view over the sea and Mount Lebanon.
General view of Beirut with a wide view over the sea, in the background the massifs of the Lebanon Mountains.
Alexandria the metropolis of Egypt. The Holy Land, Asia Minor illustrated.
A rainy day in Alexandria in December or January is one of the most disconsolate things in the world.
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