Picture Writing Collection

Oglala Chiefs (colour litho)
980718 Oglala Chiefs (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oglala Chiefs)

Battiste Goods Cycles (colour litho)
980711 Battiste Goods Cycles (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battiste Goods Cycles)

Peruvian Quipu and Birch Bark Drawing (colour litho)
980709 Peruvian Quipu and Birch Bark Drawing (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peruvian Quipu and Birch Bark Drawing)

The Palenquean Group of the Cross (engraving)
980536 The Palenquean Group of the Cross (engraving) by Catherwood, Frederick (1799-1854) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palenquean Group of the Cross)

Battiste Goods Cycles (colour litho)
980710 Battiste Goods Cycles (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battiste Goods Cycles)

Tablet at Palenque (engraving)
980542 Tablet at Palenque (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tablet at Palenque)

Mexican symbols (colour litho)
980726 Mexican symbols (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican symbols)

Oglala sub-chiefs (colour litho)
980719 Oglala sub-chiefs (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oglala sub-chiefs)

Maya Rain God (engraving)
980541 Maya Rain God (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maya Rain God)

Such as these the shapes they painted, On the birch-bark and the deer-skin
STC321014 Such as these the shapes they painted, On the birch-bark and the deer-skin, from The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-82), pub. by George G. Harrap & Company Ltd

Haida double thunderbird (colour litho)
980713 Haida double thunderbird (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haida double thunderbird)

Indian Picture-Writing (chromolitho)
3649802 Indian Picture-Writing (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Picture-Writing)

Haida Dog-fish (colour litho)
980714 Haida Dog-fish (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haida Dog-fish)

Lone Dogs Winter Count (colour litho)
980708 Lone Dogs Winter Count (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lone Dogs Winter Count)

Maya War God (engraving)
980540 Maya War God (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maya War God. Illustration from Studies in Central American Picture-Writing by Edwards)

Native American bark letter, artwork
Native American birch bark letter, artwork. This letter was found above St Anthonys Falls, on the Mississippi River, Minnesota, USA, in 1820

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"Unveiling the Ancient Art of Picture Writing: A Kaleidoscope of Cultures and Symbols" Step into a world where words were not needed, for images spoke volumes. Through vibrant lithographs and engravings, we delve into the captivating realm of picture writing. The Oglala Chiefs stand proud in their colorful lithograph, their regal presence immortalized on paper. Battiste Goods Cycles come to life in another litho masterpiece, showcasing the fusion of artistry and commerce. Peruvian Quipu and Birch Bark Drawing reveal an intricate language woven with strings and etched lines - a testament to the ingenuity of ancient civilizations. The Palenquean Group of the Cross engraving transports us to Mesoamerica's grandeur, its detailed carvings telling stories lost in time. Tablet at Palenque enchants with its engraved mysteries while Mexican symbols burst forth from a chromolitho canvas, celebrating cultural heritage through vivid hues. Oglala sub-chiefs emerge from yet another color litho, each brushstroke capturing their unique essence. Maya Rain God emerges from an engraving as if summoned by our gaze - a deity whose power is palpable even on paper. "Such as these the shapes they painted, " whispers through birch-bark and deer-skin canvases; a reminder that history was once etched upon nature itself. Haida double thunderbird soars high above us in stunning color lithography - an emblematic creature embodying strength and spirituality. Indian Picture-Writing unfolds before our eyes in vibrant chromolitho glory; tales told without uttering a single word. In this visual symphony spanning continents and centuries, picture writing transcends barriers of time and language. It invites us to appreciate humanity's rich tapestry through strokes of genius captured forever on paper.