Bresil Collection

Geography map: representation of the Paraiba region in northern Brazil where the Rio Grande river of the North in South
VEN5030364 Geography map: representation of the Paraiba region in northern Brazil where the Rio Grande river of the North in South America is located from an Atlas made by the cartographer Willem

Streamer-tailed tyrant, Gubernetes yetapa (Gubernetes cunninghami). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene
FLO4660482 Streamer-tailed tyrant, Gubernetes yetapa (Gubernetes cunninghami). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lesson's Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris

Plants bearing berries and seeds including guava, membrillo, brazil nut, mistletoe, spotted laurel, cannonball tree
FLO4684761 Plants bearing berries and seeds including guava, membrillo, brazil nut, mistletoe, spotted laurel, cannonball tree, cactus, eucalyptus, myrtle, clove, caraway, coriander

Cat's claw, Martynia speciosa, native to Brazil. Handcoloured stipple engraving on copper by Barrois from a
FLO4569642 Cat's claw, Martynia speciosa, native to Brazil. Handcoloured stipple engraving on copper by Barrois from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Mordant de Launay's

Coralberry, Aechmea fulgens (Two-coloured or crab's eye aechmea, Aechmea discolor)
FLO4585045 Coralberry, Aechmea fulgens (Two-coloured or crab's eye aechmea, Aechmea discolor). Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn

Barbacenia has thin purple flower. With a description of a section of the flower, and the germ. Plant native to Brazil
FLO4581704 Barbacenia has thin purple flower. With a description of a section of the flower, and the germ. Plant native to Brazil

Variete of Begonia has wavy leaves and white flowers, with tail and cut flowers. native to Brazil
FLO4581441 Variete of Begonia has wavy leaves and white flowers, with tail and cut flowers. native to Brazil. Illustration by Wiliam Jackson Hooker (1785-1865), British botanist and writer

Brazilian tangara or scarlate tangara. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder)
FLO4680615 Brazilian tangara or scarlate tangara. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection

Redeye piranha, Serrasalmus rhombeus (Rhombic salmon, Salmo rhombeus). Illustration drawn
FLO4683952 Redeye piranha, Serrasalmus rhombeus (Rhombic salmon, Salmo rhombeus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Four portraits of Indian botocudo (Brazil), with wooden discs with lips and ears and a mummifiee head of a botocudo
FLO4635749 Four portraits of Indian botocudo (Brazil), with wooden discs with lips and ears and a mummifiee head of a botocudo

House of a Brazilian planter, with a garden of palm trees enclosed on the bank of a river
FLO4635899 House of a Brazilian planter, with a garden of palm trees enclosed on the bank of a river. Lithography for the book

Group of Camacan Indians in the Amazon jungle. Illustration of " Journey to Brazil
FLO4635833 Group of Camacan Indians in the Amazon jungle. Illustration of " Journey to Brazil, 1815-1817" by Maximilian von Wied Neuwied

View of the town of Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca
FLO4621492 View of the town of Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Glory bush, Tibouchina elegans (Pleroma elegans). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4626987 Glory bush, Tibouchina elegans (Pleroma elegans). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Bertolonia marmorata in flowerpot (Eriocnema marmoraea). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4630031 Bertolonia marmorata in flowerpot (Eriocnema marmoraea). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Dance festival of the Camacan people, Bahia, Brazil. Men in foliage headdress
FLO4621405 Dance festival of the Camacan people, Bahia, Brazil. Men in foliage headdress, women and children dance in a circle around a fire

Virginia dayflower, Commelina virginica (Commelyna deficiens foliis variegatis)
FLO4628529 Virginia dayflower, Commelina virginica (Commelyna deficiens foliis variegatis). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

Barbacenia hybrid cultivars. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4626747 Barbacenia hybrid cultivars. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Justicia cydoniifolia (Adhatoda cydoniifolia). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4627149 Justicia cydoniifolia (Adhatoda cydoniifolia). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Leopold's gesneria, Gesneria leopoldii. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4629752 Leopold's gesneria, Gesneria leopoldii. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Sinningia carolinae (Tapeinotes carolinae). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4628826 Sinningia carolinae (Tapeinotes carolinae). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Trailing abutilon, Abutilon megapotamicum. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4627867 Trailing abutilon, Abutilon megapotamicum. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Juba's bush or bloodleaf, Iresine herbstii or Iresine diffusa f. herbstii (Iresine verschaffeltii)
FLO4627624 Juba's bush or bloodleaf, Iresine herbstii or Iresine diffusa f. herbstii (Iresine verschaffeltii). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte

Cattleya purpurata orchid (Laelia purpurata). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4626564 Cattleya purpurata orchid (Laelia purpurata). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Large neottia orchid flower, pale orange flowers, native to Brazil. Illustration by Wiliam Jackson Hooker (1785-1865)
FLO4581473 Large neottia orchid flower, pale orange flowers, native to Brazil. Illustration by Wiliam Jackson Hooker (1785-1865), British botanist and writer

Mutisia Speciosa from Brazil has beautiful pennees leaves. Illustration by William Jackson Hooker (1778-1847)
FLO4581361 Mutisia Speciosa from Brazil has beautiful pennees leaves. Illustration by William Jackson Hooker (1778-1847), British botanist and writer

A long canoe sailing through the white waters of Rio dos Ilheos (Brazil). Illustration of " Journey to Brazil
FLO4635940 A long canoe sailing through the white waters of Rio dos Ilheos (Brazil). Illustration of " Journey to Brazil, 1815-1817" by Maximilian von Wied Neuwied

Fishing huts and boats on the Bragance River (Brazil). Lithography for the book
FLO4635903 Fishing huts and boats on the Bragance River (Brazil). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by

Uniform of the soldiers of Linhares (Brazil). Illustration of " Journey to Brazil
FLO4635891 Uniform of the soldiers of Linhares (Brazil). Illustration of " Journey to Brazil, 1815-1817" by Maximilian von Wied Neuwied

House of Paraiba (Brazil). Illustration of " Journey to Brazil, 1815-1817" by Maximilian von Wied Neuwied
FLO4635867 House of Paraiba (Brazil). Illustration of " Journey to Brazil, 1815-1817" by Maximilian von Wied Neuwied

A festive dance of the Camacan Indians of Bahia, the assembly naked or wearing a small apron dances around a pot
FLO4635835 A festive dance of the Camacan Indians of Bahia, the assembly naked or wearing a small apron dances around a pot on the fire

Indian cobra, Naja naja 1, Peruvian cobra 2, Naja tripudians, and Brazilian cobra 3, Naja brasiliensis
FLO4655008 Indian cobra, Naja naja 1, Peruvian cobra 2, Naja tripudians, and Brazilian cobra 3, Naja brasiliensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

South American or Brazilian tapir, Tapirus terrestris. Vulnerable. (Hippopotamus terrestrial de Linneaus)
FLO4652892 South American or Brazilian tapir, Tapirus terrestris. Vulnerable. (Hippopotamus terrestrial de Linneaus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Georg Wolfgang Knorr's Deliciae

Brazilian bearded monkey species and crested porcupine, Hystrix cristata. The small wheezing marmot from Brazil
FLO4652815 Brazilian bearded monkey species and crested porcupine, Hystrix cristata. The small wheezing marmot from Brazil, Cercopithecus barbatus, an epic pig from Africa)

Geography map: representation of the south of the eastern coast of South America (Brazil and Argentina)
VEN5030453 Geography map: representation of the south of the eastern coast of South America (Brazil and Argentina) from an Atlas made by the Italian cartographer Antonio Francesco Lucini

Geography map: representation of southern Brazil from an Atlas made by the Italian cartographer Antonio Francesco
VEN5030352 Geography map: representation of southern Brazil from an Atlas made by the Italian cartographer Antonio Francesco Lucini (born 1605), about 1661 Biblioteca Angelica

Golden trumpet flower, Allamanda nobilis. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4628626 Golden trumpet flower, Allamanda nobilis. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Plantain-leaved alstroemeria, Alstroemeria plantaginea. Brazil. Handcoloured lithograph by L
FLO4630027 Plantain-leaved alstroemeria, Alstroemeria plantaginea. Brazil. Handcoloured lithograph by L. Stroobant from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

Rudgea macrophylla. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens
FLO4627894 Rudgea macrophylla. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe

Geography map: view of the bay of C (Sao Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos)
VEN5030306 Geography map: view of the bay of C (Sao Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos) from an Atlas (probably by Willem Janszoon Blaeu, 1571-1638) 17th century, Biblioteca Angelica

Geography map: representation of Brazil, made by Dutch cartographer Johannes Blaeu (1598-1673), 17th century
VEN5030254 Geography map: representation of Brazil, made by Dutch cartographer Johannes Blaeu (1598-1673), 17th century. Biblioteca Angelica

Geography map: representation of the northern part of South America (Brazil, Venezuela)
VEN5030250 Geography map: representation of the northern part of South America (Brazil, Venezuela, Peru) from the Atlas " Amerique meridionale" by French cartographer Jean-Baptiste

Tools and utensils of the Botocudo people, Brazil. Kindle stick 2, bag 3, codpiece 4, necklace 5, knife 6
FLO4621375 Tools and utensils of the Botocudo people, Brazil. Kindle stick 2, bag 3, codpiece 4, necklace 5, knife 6, bone dagger to pierce coconuts 7, wooden water container 8

Botocudo chief and family with their distinctive lip and ear plugs, Amazon, Brazil
FLO4621363 Botocudo chief and family with their distinctive lip and ear plugs, Amazon, Brazil. Naked man with bow and arrows, woman carrying children and bag

Arms and utensils of the extinct Puri and Coroados people, of Paraiba, Brazil, including bow, arrow
FLO4621350 Arms and utensils of the extinct Puri and Coroados people, of Paraiba, Brazil, including bow, arrow, necklace and bag made of vines and branches

Passionflower, Passiflora filamentosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis' Botanical
FLO4609048 Passionflower, Passiflora filamentosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London, 1818.; (add.info.: Passionflower)

Orchid variete Coryanthes, from Brazil - Spotted-lipped coryanthes orchid, Coryanthes maculata
FLO4583023 Orchid variete Coryanthes, from Brazil - Spotted-lipped coryanthes orchid, Coryanthes maculata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker

Orchid variete of Brazil - Gongora aromatica orchid (White-lipped, toad-skinned gongora, Gongora bufonia var)
FLO4589502 Orchid variete of Brazil - Gongora aromatica orchid (White-lipped, toad-skinned gongora, Gongora bufonia var. leucochila)

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"Brazil: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Natural Beauty" Step into the captivating world of Brazil, a country rich in history, diversity, and breathtaking landscapes. Delve into its past as we explore the dark chapter of slavery aboard negriers - witness men lying on the ground while two white men carry a sick or deceased slave with another offering water for respite. Travel further back in time through an enchanting book about Brazil from 1839; its colorful engravings depict the harsh punishments inflicted upon slaves. Yet amidst these struggles emerge vibrant cultures like that of the Matses or Matis warriors. Adorned with facial tattoos, labrets, piercings embellished with macaw feathers and snail shells – they embody resilience and individuality. Discover Brazil's national pride through its coat of arms flags showcased in "Bresil - Brazil - Alphabet des armoiries et pavillons vers 1880. " These symbols represent unity and identity within this vast nation. Meet indigenous people like Chief Coroados who fearlessly lead their tribes to battle as depicted in an evocative engraving titled "Un chef de sauvages coroados au Bresil Le signal du combat. " Marvel at Rio De Janeiro's iconic beauty captured from Morne De Gloria – a panoramic view that encapsulates both urban grandeur and natural splendor. And there stands Dom Pedro I himself - Emperor Du Bresil (1825-1891) immortalized in black-and-white photography; his reign marked by significant political changes. Trace Brazil's geographical evolution through ancient maps such as Ms 1288 f. 25 Map from Dutch Marine Maps dating back to 1637 – revealing how exploration shaped this land over centuries. Encounter exotic wildlife unique to Brazilian soil – Indian cobras coexisting alongside Peruvian counterparts while Brazilian bearded monkeys flaunt their distinctive crests amidst lush canopies.