Mesoamerica Collection (#27)

MEXICO: MAYAN BALL PLAYERS. Two ceramic figures of fMexican ball players wearing thick protective clothing. From Jaina Island, Campeche, Mexico, 200-900 A.D

Totonac stone relief of a swimmer, from El Tajin, Veracruz, Mexico, 600-800 A. D
MEXICO: TOTONAC SWIMMER. Totonac stone relief of a swimmer, from El Tajín, Veracruz, Mexico, 600-800 A.D

Christ in Majesty rendered entirely out of feathers, by a Mexican Indian artist, 16th century
CHRIST IN MAJESTY. Christ in Majesty rendered entirely out of feathers, by a Mexican Indian artist, 16th century

MEXICO: STILL LIFE. Still life painting by a Mexican artist

Snakes (representing life) and a skull, representing the duality of life and death
AZTEC: LIFE AND DEATH. Snakes (representing life) and a skull, representing the duality of life and death. Drawing from the Codex Florentino, compiled by Bernardo de Sahagun, c1540

Twelfth President of the United States. Lithograph, 1846
ZACHARY TAYLOR (1784-1850). Twelfth President of the United States. Lithograph, 1846

The Battle of Buena Vista, Mexico, 22-23 February 1847. Steel engraving, 19th century
BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA, 1847. The Battle of Buena Vista, Mexico, 22-23 February 1847. Steel engraving, 19th century

A New York City newsboy shouting the victory of General Zachary Taylor at the battle of Buena Vista in an extra edition
NEWSBOY SHOUTING, 1847. A New York City newsboy shouting the victory of General Zachary Taylor at the battle of Buena Vista in an extra edition of the New York Herald

Fourteenth President of the United States. Pierce as a brigadier general during the Mexican War, 1847
FRANKLIN PIERCE (1804-1869). Fourteenth President of the United States. Pierce as a brigadier general during the Mexican War, 1847. Steel engraving, American, 1852

Oil on canvas, 1847, by William Carl Brown, Jr
ZACHARY TAYLOR AND STAFF. Oil on canvas, 1847, by William Carl Brown, Jr

General Zachary Taylor at the Battle of Buena Vista, Mexico, 22-23 February 1847: engraving, 19th century
BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA, 1847. General Zachary Taylor at the Battle of Buena Vista, Mexico, 22-23 February 1847: engraving, 19th century

General Zachary Taylor directing Captain Bragg to use more grapeshot at the Battle of Buena Vista
BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA. General Zachary Taylor directing Captain Bragg to use more grapeshot at the Battle of Buena Vista, during the Mexican War, 23 February 1847. Contemporary line engraving

(1854-1916). Now or Never. Cartoon depicting Mexican dictator Victoriano Huarez asleep in the presidential chair as U
VICTORIANO HUERTA (1854-1916). Now or Never. Cartoon depicting Mexican dictator Victoriano Huarez asleep in the presidential chair as U.S

U. S. President Woodrow Wilson scolds Mexico over its political unrest. English cartoon, 1913
WILSON & MEXICO, 1913. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson scolds Mexico over its political unrest. English cartoon, 1913

General Zachary Taylor ordering American artillerists to fire more grapeshot at the Battle of Buena Vista during
BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA. General Zachary Taylor ordering American artillerists to fire more grapeshot at the Battle of Buena Vista during the Mexican War, 22-23 February 1847

American cartoon, c1914, showing a stern-faced Uncle Sam, switch in hand to use if necessary
HUERTA: CARTOON, c1914. American cartoon, c1914, showing a stern-faced Uncle Sam, switch in hand to use if necessary, trying to remove Mexican President Victoriano Huerta from his perch

SAM HOUSTON (1793-1863). Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto, April 1836

Uncle Sam & Huerta, C1914
UNCLE SAM & HUERTA, c1914. American cartoon, c1914, showing a stern-faced Uncle Sam, switch in hand to use if necessary, trying to remove Mexican President Victoriano Huerta from his perch

PABLO NERUDA (1904-1973). Chilean poet and diplomat. Neruda in a hospital in Mexico City after being attacked in a German restaurant for toasting President Franklin Roosevelt. Photographed 1948

MAYAN SCRIBE, 300-650 A. D. Mayan scribe kneeling to write. In his right hand is an awl or sharp instrument
MAYAN SCRIBE, 300-650 A.D. Mayan scribe kneeling to write. In his right hand is an awl or sharp instrument and in his left is a roll of parchment

MEXICO: LETTER WRITER. Public letter writer in Mexico, taking dictation from a woman holding an infant. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

MEXICO: MAYAN FIGURE. Ceramic kneeling figure. Mayan, from Jaina, Campeche, Mexico, 700-900 A. D
MEXICO: MAYAN FIGURE. Ceramic kneeling figure. Mayan, from Jaina, Campeche, Mexico, 700-900 A.D

AZTEC WORLD REGIONS. Aztec painting from the Codex Fejervary-Mayer depicting five world regions, four of which have been destroyed, the center is the region of the present world

MAYAN OBSERVATORY, MEXICO Mayan observatory at Chichen Itza, Mexico

EL ESCORIAL: HIERONYMITES. Hieronymite monks at El Escorial in Spain. Wood engraving from Historia Descriptiva, by Antonio Rotondo, c1860

MEXICO: AZTEC TEMPLE, 1765. The great Aztec Temple at Tenochtitlan. Line engraving, Mexican, 1765

SPAIN: EL ESCORIAL. View of the Escorial palace and monastery in Spain. Line engraving, 18th century

SPAIN: EL ESCORIAL, c1860. The eastern facade of El Escorial Palace in Spain. Wood engraving from Historia Descriptiva, by Antonio Rotondo, c1860

ESCORIAL: GARDENS. Pond and gardens in El Escorial palace and monastery in Spain. Wood engraving from Historia Descriptiva, by Antonio Rotondo, c1860

ESCORIAL: JAPANESE VISITORS. Japanese dignitaries watching construction at the Escorial palace and monastery on a windy day. Wood engraving from Historia Descriptiva, by Antonio Rotondo, c1860

MEXICO: WOMEN. Women smoking in a doorway in a Mexican village. Engraving by A. Halbert, adapted from a drawing by Don Carlos Nebel, early 19th century

ESCORIAL: INFANTEs HOUSE. The royal house of the Infante (Casita del Infante) in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Wood engraving from Historia Descriptiva, by Antonio Rotondo, c1860

MEXICO: ACAPULCO. View of the city of Acapulco, Mexico. Wood engraving, 19th century

MEXICO: GUANAJUATO. A view of the city of Guanajuato in central Mexico. Steel engraving, American, 1844, by A. L
MEXICO: GUANAJUATO. A view of the city of Guanajuato in central Mexico. Steel engraving, American, 1844, by A.L. Dick, after an English lithograph of 1828

ESCORIAL: LA GRANJILLA. La Granjilla de La Fresneda, a royal hunting lodge and monastic retreat near the Escorial palace and monastery

MEXICO: NATIONAL BRIDGE. A view of the Puente Nacional (National Bridge), over the Antigua River in the state of Veracruz, Mexico, on the road leading from the port of Veracruz to Mexico City

SPAIN: HUNTING, c1860. Hunting in the woods near El Escorial Palace in Spain. Wood engraving from Historia Descriptiva, by Antonio Rotondo, c1860

AZTEC DEITY. Haloch, or Tescalipuca, a deity of the Aztecs. Wood engraving, 19th century

AZTEC DEITY. Vitzliputzli. Wood engraving, 19th century

NEW WORLD: CIGAR FACTORY. View of a machine for sifting tobacco in the Royal Cigar Factory in the Spanish Caribbean. Line engraving, Spanish, 1787

CALIFORNIA: WINERY, 1864. The tanks used in the production of sparkling white wine in Agoston Haraszthys winery Buena Vista at Sonoma, California. Wood engraving, American, 1864

MEXICO: VALLEJO CHARIOT. Vallejo chariot for postilion and footman, used in Mexico in the early 19th century. Line engraving, 19th century

MEXICO: ELECTION CARTOON. Peregrinations of the Governors. Caption reads: O Great Elector, do not forget me in the hour of election! Mexican governors praying to president Porfirio Díaz

CUBA: TACON THEATER. The Tacon Theater at Havana, Cuba. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

QUETZALCOATL. Wood engraving, 19th century

HAVANA: PLAZA DE ARMAS. The governors palace at the Plaza de Armas, Havana, Cuba

MAP: NORTH AMERICA, 1742. Possession of the Spanish and the English in North America, c1742, according to the treaty of 1670. Line engraving, 19th century, after a contemporary drawing

MEXICO: MATAMORAS, 1863. Southern view of the town of Matamoras, across the Rio Grande River from Brownsville, Texas. Wood engraving, English, 1863

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Mesoamerica: A Tapestry of History and Resilience From the ancient civilizations that thrived in Mesoamerica to the modern-day struggles for justice, this region has witnessed remarkable events that have shaped its vibrant tapestry. In 1968, during the Olympic Games held in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos boldly raised their fists in a Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Their powerful gesture resonated worldwide, while Australian Peter Norman stood beside them wearing an OPHR badge, displaying solidarity against racial inequality. Diego Rivera's murals at the Ministry of Public Education capture both the solemnity and celebration of Mesoamerican culture. His mural depicting "Day of the Dead" showcases a rich tradition where life and death intertwine harmoniously. Another masterpiece portrays pre-Columbian life, specifically highlighting Zapotec civilization's contributions to Mexican heritage. The colored woodcut from 1556 offers a glimpse into Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City) at the time of Spanish conquest—a city brimming with architectural marvels and cultural richness that would forever be altered by European colonization. The cry for revolution echoed through Miguel Hidalgo's call to revolt on September 16th, 1810—the spark igniting Mexico's fight for independence. Juan O Gorman immortalized this historic moment in his mural capturing Hidalgo's impassioned plea. Mexican kitchens have long been hubs of culinary artistry and cultural preservation. An unknown artist beautifully depicts two women diligently working amidst pots and pans—an ode to their invaluable role in sustaining traditions. Rivera also pays tribute to educators with his portrayal of "The Rural School Teacher. " This mural symbolizes education as a catalyst for progress—empowering generations with knowledge and shaping brighter futures. Francisco Pancho Villa emerges as an indomitable figure within Mexican history—a revolutionary leader who fought tirelessly alongside his military staff during the Mexican Revolution.