Amerique Du Sud South America Collection

Amazonian indian warrior, engraving, 19th century
1747101 Amazonian indian warrior, engraving, 19th century; (add.info.: Amazonian indian warrior, engraving, 19th century); Photo: Tallandier

anthropomorphic gold decorative jewel from Colombia
1746334 anthropomorphic gold decorative jewel from Colombia; (add.info.: Ornement pectoral anthropomorphe en or (104, 10 gr) provenance: Tolima, photo Musee de l'or, Bogota

Woman from Lima in Peru, engraving, 1st half of the 19th century
1755749 Woman from Lima in Peru, engraving, 1st half of the 19th century; (add.info.: Femme de Lima au Perou, gravure, 1ere moitie du 19e siecle, coll)

Indian woman from Peru, engraving, 1st half of 19th century
1755549 Indian woman from Peru, engraving, 1st half of 19th century; (add.info.: Indian woman from Peru, engraving, 1st half of 19th century); Photo: Tallandier

Peruvian costums : l-r : person of mixed-race from Quito, common indian woman, distinguished indian woman
1755563 Peruvian costums : l-r : person of mixed-race from Quito, common indian woman, distinguished indian woman, Spanish woman from Quito, indian barber and indian farming, engraving

Incas using footplows to sow a cornfield drawing from "El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno" The first new
1743761 Incas using footplows to sow a cornfield drawing from "El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno" The first new chronicle and good government by Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala (1583-1615)

A woman from Lima in Peru in her full dress, engraving, c. 1800 - 1805
1755551 A woman from Lima in Peru in her full dress, engraving, c. 1800 - 1805; (add.info.: A woman from Lima in Peru in her full dress, engraving, c. 1800 - 1805); Photo: Tallandier

Map of the Caribbean Sea with the island of Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Central America (detail of the Panama Canal)
1761635 Map of the Caribbean Sea with the island of Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Central America (detail of the Panama Canal) and North South America

Peruvian woman, engraving, c. 1830-1840
1755559 Peruvian woman, engraving, c. 1830-1840; (add.info.: Peruvian woman, engraving, c. 1830-1840); Photo: Tallandier

The castillo : ruins of the Maya castle in Tulum, Yucatan, Mexico, 1844 (lithograph)
1801752 The castillo : ruins of the Maya castle in Tulum, Yucatan, Mexico, 1844 (lithograph); (add.info.: The castillo" : ruins of the Maya castle in Tulum, Yucatan, Mexico)

view of the 18th of july avenue in Montevideo, postcard 1913
1792385 view of the 18th of july avenue in Montevideo, postcard 1913; (add.info.: view of the 18th of july avenue in Montevideo, Uruguay, postcard in 1913); Photo © CCI

A woman from Lima in Peru of the middle class society, engraving, c. 1800 - 1805
1755562 A woman from Lima in Peru of the middle class society, engraving, c. 1800 - 1805; (add.info.: A woman from Lima in Peru of the middle class society, engraving, c)

Peruvian woman from a village near Lima with her child, engraving, c. 1800-1805
1755550 Peruvian woman from a village near Lima with her child, engraving, c. 1800-1805; (add.info.: Peruvian woman from a village near Lima with her child, engraving, c. 1800-1805); Photo: Tallandier

mexican horseman c. 1908
1748101 mexican horseman c. 1908; (add.info.: mexican horseman c. 1908); Photo: Tallandier

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) italian sailor discoverer of America in 1492, engraving
1744763 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) italian sailor discoverer of America in 1492, engraving; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) italian sailor discoverer of America in 1492

Small anthropomorphic gold sculpture from Colombia
1746274 Small anthropomorphic gold sculpture from Colombia; (add.info.: Figurine anthropomorphe en or (16 gr) Provenance Tairo, photo : Musee de l'or Bogota

Peruvian family in 1806, engraving
1747102 Peruvian family in 1806, engraving; (add.info.: Peruvian family in 1806, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Peruvian noblewomen, engraving, 1806
1753732 Peruvian noblewomen, engraving, 1806; (add.info.: Peruvian noblewomen, engraving, 1806); Photo: Tallandier

Inca priest, 1810 (engraving)
1807108 Inca priest, 1810 (engraving); (add.info.: Inca priest, engraving by J. Grasset de Saint Sauveur for his encyclopedia of travels, 1810); Photo © CCI

A woman from Lima in Peru in her full dress, engraving, c. 1800 - 1805, colourized document
1755553 A woman from Lima in Peru in her full dress, engraving, c. 1800 - 1805, colourized document; (add.info.: A woman from Lima in Peru in her full dress, engraving, c)

Rubber shafts, South America, c. 1900-1910 (chromo)
1790380 Rubber shafts, South America, c. 1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: incision of the rubber trees in South America, early 20th century); Photo © CCI

Collecting rubber by tapping the rubber trees, in Para, Brazil, engraving in 1853
1748757 Collecting rubber by tapping the rubber trees, in Para, Brazil, engraving in 1853; (add.info.: Collecting rubber by tapping the rubber trees, in Para, Brazil)

View of Lima in Peru on east side, engraving, 1825
1755560 View of Lima in Peru on east side, engraving, 1825; (add.info.: View of Lima in Peru on east side, engraving, 1825); Photo: Tallandier

a page from the Memoirs of Francois Fresneau about his discovery of the rubber tree in Guyana
1754349 a page from the Memoirs of Francois Fresneau about his discovery of the rubber tree in Guyana, page sent to the French minister of navy Antoine Louis Rouille june 17

French map of the isthmus of Panama in 1686, engraving colourized document
1755935 French map of the isthmus of Panama in 1686, engraving colourized document; (add.info.: French map of the isthmus of Panama in 1686, engraving colourized document); Photo: Tallandier

Raimondi stele found in Chavin de Huantar (Peru) 1200-300 avJC
1743762 Raimondi stele found in Chavin de Huantar (Peru) 1200-300 avJC; (add.info.: Raimondi stele found in Chavin de Huantar (Peru) 1200-300 avJC); Photo: Tallandier

Expedition of Hiram Bingham the Andes Cordillera in Peru to discover Machu Picchu, in 1911 : here in Urubamba canyon
1747037 Expedition of Hiram Bingham the Andes Cordillera in Peru to discover Machu Picchu, in 1911 : here in Urubamba canyon; (add.info)

Tabula Magellanica : map of strait of Magellan, 1662 (engraving)
1797090 Tabula Magellanica : map of strait of Magellan, 1662 (engraving) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673); (add.info.: Tabula Magellanica : map of strait of Magellan)

The Indians of Magellan Detroit
1797086 The Indians of Magellan Detroit by Gouin de Beauchesne, Jacques (1652-1730); (add.info.: Locals in strait of Magellan (south America) and Westerners

Women from Lima in Peru, engraving from radiguets travel in Lima in the 1840 s
1755561 Women from Lima in Peru, engraving from radiguets travel in Lima in the 1840s by Radiguet, Maximilien (1816-99); (add.info.: Women from Lima in Peru)

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South America, also known as Amerique du Sud in French, is a continent of incredible diversity and beauty. From the lush rainforests of the Amazon to the stunning peaks of the Andes Mountains, South America offers a wealth of natural wonders to explore. The vibrant cultures and rich history of countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Peru add to the allure of this fascinating region. Whether you're trekking through ancient Incan ruins at Machu Picchu or relaxing on the pristine beaches of Rio de Janeiro, South America has something for everyone. So pack your bags and get ready to experience all that Amerique du Sud has to offer.