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French Guiana Collection (#2)

French Guiana, a land of rich history and diverse landscapes

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Two men from French Guinea, c1850-1890. Artist: Emile Antoine Bayard

Two men from French Guinea, c1850-1890. Artist: Emile Antoine Bayard
Two men from French Guinea, c1850-1890

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Embarkation of convicts for French Guiana, 1904

Embarkation of convicts for French Guiana, 1904. France began transporting convicts to its colony of French Guiana in 1852

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Titanus giganteus L. titan beetle

Titanus giganteus L. titan beetle
The titan is the largest beetle in the world. Measuring between 12 and 20 cms in length, this specimen was 15 cms. They live in the rainforests of French Guiana and Brazil

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Dyeing Poison Dart Frog - Kaw - French Guiana

Dyeing Poison Dart Frog - Kaw - French Guiana
MAR-1379 Dyeing Poison Dart Frog Kaw - French Guiana Dendrobates tinctorius Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Passport card coast French Guiana Passport card

Passport card coast French Guiana Passport card
Passport card from the coast of French Guiana Passport card from the sea shores of Guiana between Cabo North and Rio Amano (title on object), Passport card from the coast of French Guiana

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Antquie Map of South America

Antquie Map of South America
Vintage map of South America from 1837

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Rhetenor blue morpho butterfly

Rhetenor blue morpho butterfly
Rhetenor blue morpho. View of the upper side of a Rhetenor blue morpho (Morpho rhetenor) butterfly. This species of butterfly is found in Surinam, French Guiana, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Spider web in the mist. French Guyana

Spider web in the mist. French Guyana
PPG-1639 Spider web in the mist French Guiana Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Rainforest - aerial view of Amazon canopy French Guiana

Rainforest - aerial view of Amazon canopy French Guiana
PPG-1102 Rainforest - aerial view of Amazon canopy French Guiana - inselberg aerial view Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: CREVAUX, Jules Nicholas (Lorquin, 1847-El Chaco, 1882). French doctor and explorer

CREVAUX, Jules Nicholas (Lorquin, 1847-El Chaco, 1882). French doctor and explorer
Jules Nicholas Crevaux (Lorquin, 1847-El Chaco, 1882). French doctor and explorer. Killing members of the Crevauxs expedition. Colored engraving

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Map of Martinique, French Guiana and Terra Nova, 1896

Map of Martinique, French Guiana and Terra Nova, 1896

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Map of French Guiana

Map of French Guiana
MAP OF FRENCH GUIANA

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: FRENCH GUIANA, 1855. Engraving

FRENCH GUIANA, 1855. Engraving

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Sea chart of the coast of French Guiana, Jan Luyken, Claes Jansz Voogt, Johannes van Keulen

Sea chart of the coast of French Guiana, Jan Luyken, Claes Jansz Voogt, Johannes van Keulen (I), 1684-1799

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Jules Crevaux, during his exploration of French Guiana in 1878, in the shade of a

Jules Crevaux, during his exploration of French Guiana in 1878, in the shade of a
KW1078092 Jules Crevaux, during his exploration of French Guiana in 1878, in the shade of a rock on the banks of the Oyapock or Oiapoque River (engraving) by Spanish School

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: An alligator trap on the Oyapock or Oiapoque River, which forms the border of French Guiana

An alligator trap on the Oyapock or Oiapoque River, which forms the border of French Guiana
KW1078091 An alligator trap on the Oyapock or Oiapoque River, which forms the border of French Guiana and Brazil (engraving) by Spanish School

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Palm grove in the heart of Cayenne, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Palm grove in the heart of Cayenne, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Palm tree line, Royal Island, Iles du Salut, Devils Island, French Guiana, Department of France

Palm tree line, Royal Island, Iles du Salut, Devils Island, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Pitaya fruits for sale at the market of Cacao, French Guiana, Department of France

Pitaya fruits for sale at the market of Cacao, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: View over Cacao, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

View over Cacao, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: View of Saint Joseph from the Royal Island, Iles du Salut, French Guiana, Department of France

View of Saint Joseph from the Royal Island, Iles du Salut, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Palm tree on a white sand beach on Saint Joseph Island, Iles du Salut, French Guiana

Palm tree on a white sand beach on Saint Joseph Island, Iles du Salut, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Fort Diamant, Cayenne, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Fort Diamant, Cayenne, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: View over Cayenne, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

View over Cayenne, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Colonial quarter of Cayenne, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Colonial quarter of Cayenne, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Beach of Montjoly, Cayenne, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Beach of Montjoly, Cayenne, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Church of Saint Laurent du Maroni, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Church of Saint Laurent du Maroni, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Sunset over the Maroni River, Saint Laurent du Maroni, French Guiana, Department of France

Sunset over the Maroni River, Saint Laurent du Maroni, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Old colonial buildings in Saint Laurent du Maroni, French Guiana, Department of France

Old colonial buildings in Saint Laurent du Maroni, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Ruins of Barred Prison Cells; Ile Royale, Prison Complex; Devils Islands

Ruins of Barred Prison Cells; Ile Royale, Prison Complex; Devils Islands
Ruins of Barred Prison Cells, Ile Royale, Prison Complex, Devils Islands, French Guiana

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: SA, French Guyana, Salvation Islands, Royale Island Convict cells, now in ruins

SA, French Guyana, Salvation Islands, Royale Island Convict cells, now in ruins
SA, French Guyana, Salvation Islands, Royale Island, Convict cells, now in ruins; Settlement from 1852-1953

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Rooster on Devils Island; Ile Royale; Devils Islands, French Guiana

Rooster on Devils Island; Ile Royale; Devils Islands, French Guiana
Rooster on Devils Island, Ile Royale, Devils Islands, French Guiana

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Barred Iron Gate to Prison Complex; Ile Royale; Devils Islands, French Guiana

Barred Iron Gate to Prison Complex; Ile Royale; Devils Islands, French Guiana
Barred Iron Gate to Prison Complex. Ile Royale, Devils Islands, French Guiana

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Brown Capuchin (Cebus apella) adult, feeding on rainforest floor, Devils Island, Iles du Salut

Brown Capuchin (Cebus apella) adult, feeding on rainforest floor, Devils Island, Iles du Salut, French Guiana, March

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Brown Capuchin (Cebus apella) adult, feeding, clinging to dead palm leaves, Devils Island

Brown Capuchin (Cebus apella) adult, feeding, clinging to dead palm leaves, Devils Island, Iles du Salut, French Guiana, March

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: FRENCH GUIANA, 1855. Engraving

FRENCH GUIANA, 1855. Engraving

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) adult male, resting on wall, Ile Royale, Iles du Salut

Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) adult male, resting on wall, Ile Royale, Iles du Salut, French Guiana, March

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: South America, satellite image

South America, satellite image
South America. Satellite image of South America, showing the borders (white lines) of the countries, and the Caribbean Sea (top right)

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Titanus giganteus L. titan beetle

Titanus giganteus L. titan beetle
The titan is the largest beetle in the world. Measuring between 12 and 20 cms in length, this specimen was 15 cms. They live in the rainforests of French Guiana and Brazil

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Ariane 5 rocket launch, artwork

Ariane 5 rocket launch, artwork

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Soyuz-2 rocket launch, artwork

Soyuz-2 rocket launch, artwork. This launch is taking place at the Ensemble de Lancement Soyouz (ELS) or Soyuz Launch Complex at Frances Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: ELS launch pad, Guiana Space Centre

ELS launch pad, Guiana Space Centre. Diagram of the support services surrounding a rocket on the Ensemble de Lancement Soyouz (ELS) or Soyuz Launch Complex at Frances Guiana Space Centre

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Ariane 5 rocket launch, stereo image

Ariane 5 rocket launch, stereo image
Ariane 5 rocket launch, stereo artwork. The two solid-fuel booster rockets have just separated from the main stage. The Ariane 5 launch system is used by the European Space Agency

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Launch pad assembly, Guiana Space Centre

Launch pad assembly, Guiana Space Centre
Launch pad assembly. Cranes being used during construction of a launch pad at the European Space Agencys (ESA) spaceport, the Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG), in Kourou, French Guiana

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Launch pad model, Guiana Space Centre

Launch pad model, Guiana Space Centre
Launch pad model. This launch pad, at the European Space Agencys (ESA) spaceport, the Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG), in Kourou, French Guiana

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Launch pad, Guiana Space Centre

Launch pad, Guiana Space Centre
Launch pad and support towers. This launch pad, at the European Space Agencys (ESA) spaceport, the Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG), in Kourou, French Guiana

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: At the market of Cayenne, French Guiana, South America

At the market of Cayenne, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: In the space center of Kuru, a rocket booster of the third system Ariane

In the space center of Kuru, a rocket booster of the third system Ariane, French Guiana, South America




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French Guiana, a land of rich history and diverse landscapes. From the Leatherback Turtle hatchlings bravely crossing the sandy beaches to reach the vast sea, to the indigenous Guiana Indians depicted in stunning watercolours from centuries past. The Leatherback Turtles, majestic creatures that return to the sea after laying their precious eggs in Cayenne, symbolize the resilience and beauty of this unique region. As we explore further, a 19th-century map reveals South America's intricate geography with French Guiana shining brightly on its eastern coast. Delving into cultural heritage, an intriguing poster showcases The Galibis Indians exhibition at Paris Zoological Garden in 1882. Their vibrant traditions and customs come alive through this historical artifact. A lithograph portrait captures Christophe Columb - a man who left an indelible mark on exploration and discovery. Moving forward through time, an engraving titled "Une Cause Celebre A La Guyane Francaise" invites us to delve into a famous case that unfolded within these very lands. The escape of Redons amidst lush jungle foliage is vividly portrayed in a captivating color lithograph. However, not all tales are filled with adventure and triumph; some depict darker moments etched into history's annals. An anarchist revolt unfolds before our eyes as prisoners clash against their captors in French Guiana - illustrated through striking colored engravings. In another tragic event captured by engravings lies Lieutenant Lunier's killing - reminding us of the complexities that have shaped this land over time. And finally, Le Petit Journal brings forth yet another chapter: "A Revolt of French Anarchists in Guyana. " This colored engraving transports us back to December 16th, 1894 when chaos reigned supreme. Amidst all these stories lies the capital city itself – bustling with life and culture waiting to be explored anew.