Mexico Mexican Collection (#3)

Armor and weapons of the Mexicans (Aztecs). Shields or Chimalli, armor shirts or Ichcahuipilli
FLO4622198 Armor and weapons of the Mexicans (Aztecs). Shields or Chimalli, armor shirts or Ichcahuipilli, helmets decorated with animal heads and feathers

Symbolic characters, numerals and figures of the Aztecs, Mexico City. Number hieroglyphs, and symbols for day A
FLO4622160 Symbolic characters, numerals and figures of the Aztecs, Mexico City. Number hieroglyphs, and symbols for day A, night B, midnight C, year D, century E, sky F, air G, earth H, water I

View of the Great Pyramid of Cholula or Tlachihualtepetl of the Aztecs, Mexico City
FLO4622089 View of the Great Pyramid of Cholula or Tlachihualtepetl of the Aztecs, Mexico City. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Busts of sacred idols of the Aztecs, Mexico City. Kneeling idol Chalchiuhtlicue with pearl headdress
FLO4622076 Busts of sacred idols of the Aztecs, Mexico City. Kneeling idol Chalchiuhtlicue with pearl headdress and triangular neckerchief

Moctezuma (Moteuczoma, Motecuhzoma) II (ca. 1466-1520) and other Aztec figures depicted in the Codex Anonymus in
FLO4622046 Moctezuma (Moteuczoma, Motecuhzoma) II (ca. 1466-1520) and other Aztec figures depicted in the Codex Anonymus in the Vatican

Cofre de Perote or Naupa-Tecutepetl, extinct volcano in Veracruz, Mexico. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberto
FLO4622012 Cofre de Perote or Naupa-Tecutepetl, extinct volcano in Veracruz, Mexico. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberto Freschi from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

History of Religions: Statue of Pere Junipero Serra, Spanish Franciscan missionary, San Diego Queretaro Mission, Mexico
NWI4940680 History of Religions: Statue of Pere Junipero Serra, Spanish Franciscan missionary, San Diego Queretaro Mission, Mexico; (add.info.: History of Religions: Statue of Pere Junipero Serra)

American-Mexican War (1846-1848) between the United States and the Republic of Mexico
NWI4835346 American-Mexican War (1846-1848) between the United States and the Republic of Mexico: General Zachary Taylor's Troop Camp in Rio Grande

American-Mexican War (1846-1848) between the United States and the Republic of Mexico
NWI4835327 American-Mexican War (1846-1848) between the United States and the Republic of Mexico: American Armee approaching Mexico City in 1847

General Franklin Pierce unbarred American troops in Mexico during the American-Mexican War (1846-1848)
NWI4835325 General Franklin Pierce unbarred American troops in Mexico during the American-Mexican War (1846-1848) between the United States and the Republic of Mexico

American-Mexican War (1846-1848) between the United States and the Republic of Mexico
NWI4833740 American-Mexican War (1846-1848) between the United States and the Republic of Mexico: Bombardment of the American Navy of Vera Cruz in 1847

American-Mexican War (1846-1848) between the United States and the Republic of Mexico
NWI4833703 American-Mexican War (1846-1848) between the United States and the Republic of Mexico: General Winfield Scott (1786-1866) led American forces to Mexico City towards the end of the war

American-Mexican War (1846-1848) between the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico
NWI4832692 American-Mexican War (1846-1848) between the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico: Assault by the Americans of the Fortress of Chapultepec in 1847.Colourful engraving of

Artillery besieged Vera Cruz in Mexico during the American-Mexican War (1846-1848) in 1847
NWI4832513 Artillery besieged Vera Cruz in Mexico during the American-Mexican War (1846-1848) in 1847. Engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Outer anchorage in a squall, Mazatlan [Mexico], Augt 22nd 1850, 8.am.... "Query, which is the way to the ship
7295622 Outer anchorage in a squall, Mazatlan [Mexico], Augt 22nd 1850, 8.am.... "Query, which is the way to the ship

Escondido, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339671 Escondido, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack North America, the Pacific Coast)

A description of sea coast from Galera to Alcatraces, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339669 A description of sea coast from Galera to Alcatraces, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Naguala, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339667 Naguala, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack North America, the Pacific coast, Mexico)

Chart of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean islands, 1742 (manuscript)
7339545 Chart of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean islands, 1742 (manuscript) by Polo, Miol (18th century); 8x107 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Acapulco, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339328 Acapulco, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack North America, the Pacific Coast and Mexico)

France: Children in clown, Mexican and Pierrot in a public park, 1897
LUX4763508 France: Children in clown, Mexican and Pierrot in a public park, 1897; (add.info.: France: Children in clown, Mexican and Pierrot in a public park, 1897); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Indian of America: Street of the Aztec city of Tenochtitian (reconstruction). Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4900014 Indian of America: Street of the Aztec city of Tenochtitian (reconstruction). Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Indian of America)

The Yaquis (or Yoeme) drove to Arizona (USA) during the revolt against the Mexican army in 1896
NWI4898697 The Yaquis (or Yoeme) drove to Arizona (USA) during the revolt against the Mexican army in 1896. Lithograph based on an illustration by Frederic Remington (1861-1909).; (add.info)

Precolombian civilization: Aztec figurines in terracotta. Statue in the center: Xochiquetzal (precious feather-flower)
JEB4909982 Precolombian civilization: Aztec figurines in terracotta. Statue in the center: Xochiquetzal (precious feather-flower, goddess of flowers and love)

Maya Palace in Palenque (Mexico). Reconstitution of 1875, by Eugene Viollet the Duke (1814-1879)
NWI4900360 Maya Palace in Palenque (Mexico). Reconstitution of 1875, by Eugene Viollet the Duke (1814-1879). Lithograph from 19th century illustration.; (add.info.: Maya Palace in Palenque (Mexico)

Entrance of the American army under the command of General Winfield Scott into the capital of Mexico, March 9, 1847
7125167 Entrance of the American army under the command of General Winfield Scott into the capital of Mexico, March 9, 1847

Collection of drawings by Tlapallan (Mexico). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des
FLO4635690 Collection of drawings by Tlapallan (Mexico). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by Friedrich Wilhelm

Place de la Butcherie in CHIHUAHUA - Mexico
JAB4121469 Place de la Butcherie in CHIHUAHUA - Mexico.; (add.info.: Place de la Butcherie in CHIHUAHUA - Mexico.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

A public letter-writer, 1850
3477978 A public letter-writer, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a public letter-writer in Mexico City. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Yaqui Indians, descendants of the Aztecs (b/w photo)
8652979 Yaqui Indians, descendants of the Aztecs (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yaqui Indians, descendants of the Aztecs)

Amilpas, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339680 Amilpas, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack North America, the Pacific Coast, Mexico)

Encomienda and Soconusco, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339679 Encomienda and Soconusco, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack North America)

Bernall, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339678 Bernall, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack North America, the Pacific Coast)

Mosquitos and Angadico, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339677 Mosquitos and Angadico, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack North America, the Pacific Coast)

Teguantepeque, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339676 Teguantepeque, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack North America, the Pacific Coast, Mexico)

Masatlan and Sallinas, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339674 Masatlan and Sallinas, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack North America, the Pacific Coast)

Masias and Galera, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339670 Masias and Galera, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack North America, the Pacific Coast)

Taclamama, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339668 Taclamama, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack North America, the Pacific Coast)

Chart of Santiago Astata and Bahia Ventosa, 1682 (technical drawing)
7339599 Chart of Santiago Astata and Bahia Ventosa, 1682 (technical drawing) by Ringrose, Basil (c.1653-83); 16x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Storm at Mazatlan [Mexico], Octr 28th 1851, 1851 (watercolour)
7295641 Storm at Mazatlan [Mexico], Octr 28th 1851, 1851 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 12.6x17.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No)

Mazatlan [Mexico] Augt 1850, 1850 (watercolour)
7295620 Mazatlan [Mexico] Augt 1850, 1850 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 22.7x65.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Apache prisoners working at the silver foundry in Corralitos, MEXICO
JAB4121305 Apache prisoners working at the silver foundry in Corralitos, MEXICO.; (add.info.: Apache prisoners working at the silver foundry in Corralitos, MEXICO.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

March in Chihuahua, Mexico, 1861
JAB4121173 March in Chihuahua, Mexico, 1861; (add.info.: March in Chihuahua, Mexico, 1861); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Geography: map showing Central America (Mexico, Yucatan, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica)
VEN5031262 Geography: map showing Central America (Mexico, Yucatan, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica), the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea islands (Antilles)

Geography: map showing the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Central America (Mexico, Yucatan, Salvador, Honduras)
VEN5031245 Geography: map showing the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Central America (Mexico, Yucatan, Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costarica)

Geography: map of the island of Cuba with detailed map of the city of Havana. View of the entire Gulf of Mexico
VEN5031239 Geography: map of the island of Cuba with detailed map of the city of Havana. View of the entire Gulf of Mexico. Map from an Atlas of 1763

Geography: map showing Central America (Mexico, Honduras, Yucatan) and the Caribbean Sea Islands (Antilles)
VEN5031197 Geography: map showing Central America (Mexico, Honduras, Yucatan) and the Caribbean Sea Islands (Antilles). Plate taken from an Atlas by Thomas Kitchin (1718-1784)

Geography map: representation of Central America with Mexico, Yucatan, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica
VEN5031137 Geography map: representation of Central America with Mexico, Yucatan, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Florida and North South America. The West Indies are also represented

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Mexico: A Glimpse into its Ancient Civilization and Vibrant Culture" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Mexico, where ancient traditions and vibrant culture intertwine. This collection of watercolour artworks from c. 1843-50 offers a glimpse into the rich heritage that has shaped this extraordinary nation. Step back in time as you admire the exquisite depiction of Goddess Teoyaomqui and the porphyry sacrificial stone. These sacred elements symbolize the deep spiritual connection that existed within Mexican society, highlighting their reverence for divinity and ritual practices. Marvel at the portrayal of a Maya priest or hero, exuding strength and wisdom. Their presence serves as a reminder of the influential figures who guided their people through turbulent times, leaving an indelible mark on Mexican history. Witness an intense duel taking place on the Champion Stone, showcasing both bravery and skill. This scene reflects Mexico's warrior spirit, emphasizing their unwavering determination to protect their land and honor. The artwork depicting Mexican Indians in holiday dress showcases their colorful attire, reflecting a celebration of life itself. Each garment tells a story woven with intricate patterns passed down through generations – an embodiment of cultural pride. Delve into Mendoza's small figures - delicate representations that offer insights into everyday life during this era. They provide glimpses into various aspects such as trade at markets or warriors guarding Montezuma himself; each figure unveiling another layer to Mexico's diverse tapestry. Explore Mexican picture writing from Vatican Ms. , which chronicles events surrounding Spanish conquests. It serves as a testament to resilience amidst adversity while preserving historical accounts for future generations to learn from. Admire archers from Montezuma's guard alongside common warriors - symbols of unity among different social classes when defending their homeland against external threats. The juxtaposition highlights how everyone played a crucial role in safeguarding Mexico's sovereignty. Transport yourself to bustling marketplaces, where Mexican Indians return from their daily endeavors.