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The Encyclopedia of Photography’s Art and History

"American Cities and Ruins", Désiré Charnay (1828-1915)

American Cities and Ruins

Désiré Charnay (1828-1915)

A 19th-century photographic and archaeological exploration of pre-Columbian ruins in Central America and Mexico, documenting Maya and Toltec civilizations.

With contributions from: Elinor Hemedes (data research). Suggest an Edit

American Cities and Ruins

Désiré Charnay (1828-1915)

A 19th-century photographic and archaeological exploration of pre-Columbian ruins in Central America and Mexico, documenting Maya and Toltec civilizations.

With contributions from: Elinor Hemedes (data research). Suggest an Edit

Ancient Temple, at Chichen-Itza, called The Castle. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Colossal bas-relief, at Palenque; right side of the Palace courtyard. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Nunnery Palace, in Uxmal, façade of the North wing. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

General View of the Ruins, in Uxmal. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

House of the Dwarf, in Uxmal. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Nunnery Palace, in Uxmal; detail of the south side. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Grand Palace, in Mitla. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Nunnery Palace, at Uxmal; the so-called Egyptian façade. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Circus Palace, at Chichen-Itza, bas-relief of the tigers. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Governor's Palace, at Uxmal; House of the Turtles. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

General view of the ruins, at Mitla. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Circus Palace, in Chichen-Itza, interior of a hall. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Palace, at Palenque; façade. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Grand Palace, at Mitla, western façade. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Square and Second Pyramid, at Izamal. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Grand Palace, at Mitla, Great Hall. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Grand Palace, at Mitla, western facade. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Curate's House, at Mitla, Exterior. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Maison du Curé, à Mitla, interieur. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Great Pyramid, at Izamal. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Fourth Palace, at Mitla, Eastern Facade. Courtesy of The New York Public Library.

Books

upscaled cover image 9780826305923

Desire Charnay, Expeditionary Photographer

University of New Mexico Press, 1981

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