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French Guiana Collection (#4)

French Guiana, a land of rich history and diverse landscapes

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Tree Frog Tadpole French Guiana forest

Tree Frog Tadpole French Guiana forest
PPG-1727 Tree Frog Tadpole French Guiana forest Phyllomedusa vaillanti Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Ant French Guiana

Ant French Guiana
PPG-1719 Ant French Guiana. Odontomachus mayi Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: White-lined Tree Frog French Guiana

White-lined Tree Frog French Guiana
PPG-1682 White-lined Tree Frog French Guiana Phyllomedusa vaillanti Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Tree frog French Guyana forest

Tree frog French Guyana forest
PPG-1662 Tree frog French Guiana forest Phyllomedusa vaillanti Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Monkey Tree Frog

Monkey Tree Frog
PPG-1630 Monkey Tree Frog French Guiana Phyllomedusa bicolor Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Dyeing Poison Arrow / Poison Dart Frog

Dyeing Poison Arrow / Poison Dart Frog
PPG-1628 Dyeing Poison Arrow / Poison Dart Frog French Guiana Dendrobates tinctorius Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Poison Arrow / Poison Dart Frog

Poison Arrow / Poison Dart Frog
PPG-1626 Poison Arrow / Poison Dart Frog French Guiana Dendrobates ventrimaculatus Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Inselberg - Aerial view French Guiana forest

Inselberg - Aerial view French Guiana forest
PPG-1623 Inselberg - aerial view French Guiana forest. 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: Morpho Butterfly - the color of its wings depend of the angle of the light. French Guiana

Morpho Butterfly - the color of its wings depend of the angle of the light. French Guiana
PPG-1573 Morpho Butterfly - the color of its wings depend of the angle of the light French Guiana Morpho rhetenor Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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

Rainforest - aerial view of Amazon canopy French Guiana
PPG-1103 Rainforest - aerial view of Amazon canopy 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: FRENCH GUYANA'S FOREST MISSION FRENCH GUYANAS FOREST MISSION

FRENCH GUYANA'S FOREST MISSION FRENCH GUYANAS FOREST MISSION
PPG-1631 French Guiana Forest 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: Ile Royale and Devils Island

Ile Royale and Devils Island, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: View to Devils Island

View to Devils Island, where Dreyfus and Papillon were imprisoned, 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.