Charnay Collection

Palais Du Cirque aChichen-Itza, Interieur d une salle, 1859
Palais Du Cirque a Chichen-Itza, Interieur d une salle, 1859. [Palace of the Circus at Chichen-Itza, interior of a room - Mayan site in Yucatan, Mexico]. Albumen silver print

Uxmal, Indian Bas Relief, Nuns Palace (Uxmal, Bas Relief de l Indien, Palais des Nonnes), 1860. [Mayan site in Yucatan, Mexico]

Raharla, Minister to the Queen, 1863. Creator: Desire Charnay
Raharla, Minister to the Queen, 1863

[Family Group], 1863. Creator: Desire Charnay
[Family Group], 1863

Fougere arborescente, 1863. Creator: Desire Charnay
Fougere arborescente, 1863

Grand Latanier, 1863. Creator: Desire Charnay
Grand Latanier, 1863

La Prison, a Chichen-Itza, 1857-89. Creator: Desire Charnay
La Prison, a Chichen-Itza, 1857-89

Second Palace at Mitla, Mexico. February 1860. Creator: Desire Charnay
Second Palace at Mitla, Mexico. February 1860

Femmes Betsimisaraka, Madagascar, 1863. Creator: Desire Charnay
Femmes Betsimisaraka, Madagascar, 1863

Baobab a Moheli, 1863. Creator: Desire Charnay
Baobab a Moheli, 1863

Tone de Adivino Uxmal Views Aztec Maya Zapotec ruins
Tone de Adivino, Uxmal, Views of Aztec, Maya, and Zapotec ruins in Mexico, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Gelatin developing out paper (d.o.p.), 1882, View of the Great Pyramid, Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico

Governor Palace Uxmal Mexico arch facade Views
Governors Palace (Uxmal, Mexico): arch and facade, Views of Aztec, Maya, and Zapotec ruins in Mexico, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Gelatin developing out paper (d.o.p.), 1882, Yucatan, Mexico. Uxmal

Governor Palace Uxmal Mexico facade Views Aztec
Governors Palace (Uxmal, Mexico): facade, Views of Aztec, Maya, and Zapotec ruins in Mexico, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Gelatin developing out paper (d.o.p.), 1882, Yucatan, Mexico. Uxmal

Calendario Mexicano Views Mexico City environs
Calendario Mexicano, Views of Mexico City and environs, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Albumen print, 1858

Nunnery complex Uxmal Mexico detail facade frieze
Nunnery complex (Uxmal, Mexico): detail of facade frieze, Views of Aztec, Maya, and Zapotec ruins in Mexico, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Gelatin developing out paper (d.o.p.), 1882, Ruinas de Uxmal

Governor Palace Uxmal Mexico south arch Views
Governors Palace (Uxmal, Mexico): south arch, Views of Aztec, Maya, and Zapotec ruins in Mexico, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Gelatin developing out paper (d.o.p.), 1882, Yucatan, Mexico. Uxmal

Governor Palace Uxmal Mexico detail facade frieze
Governors Palace (Uxmal, Mexico): detail of facade frieze, Views of Aztec, Maya, and Zapotec ruins in Mexico, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Gelatin developing out paper (d.o.p.), 1882, Uxmal

Uxmal templo de las monjas Views Aztec Maya Zapotec ruins
Uxmal, templo de las monjas, Views of Aztec, Maya, and Zapotec ruins in Mexico, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Gelatin developing out paper (d.o.p.), 1882

Casa de las monjas Views Aztec Maya Zapotec ruins
Casa de las monjas, Views of Aztec, Maya, and Zapotec ruins in Mexico, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Gelatin developing out paper (d.o.p.), 1882, Detail, corner of facade, South

Casa del Adivino Chichen-Itza Yucatan Views
Casa del Adivino, Chichen-Itza, Yucatan, Views of Aztec, Maya, and Zapotec ruins in Mexico, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Gelatin developing out paper, 1882, 29--written on photo

El Caracol o Templo Masonico Views Aztec Maya
El Caracol o Templo Masonico, Views of Aztec, Maya, and Zapotec ruins in Mexico, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Gelatin developing out paper (d.o.p.), 1882, Title from annotations on verso

Casa de los mascaroness Cosme Views Mexico City
Casa de los mascarones, S. Cosme, Views of Mexico City and environs, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Albumen, 1858, Title from caption written on mount

Ruinas de Kalmanalco Views Mexico City environs
Ruinas de Kalmanalco, Views of Mexico City and environs, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Albumen, 1858, Title from caption written on mount

Villa de Guadalupe Views Mexico City environs
Villa de Guadalupe, Views of Mexico City and environs, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Albumen, 1858, Title from caption written on mount

Mexico Santo Domingo Views Mexico City environs
Mexico, Santo Domingo, Mexico, Views of Mexico City and environs, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Albumen, 1858, Title from caption written on mount. View of the church of Santo Domingo, Mexico City

Catedral de Guadalupe Views Mexico City environs
Catedral de Guadalupe, Views of Mexico City and environs, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Albumen, 1858, Title from caption written on mount

Palacio de Chapultepec Views Mexico City environs
Palacio de Chapultepec, Views of Mexico City and environs, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Albumen, 1858, Title from caption written on mount

Claustro de la Merced Views Mexico City environs
Claustro de la Merced, Views of Mexico City and environs, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Albumen, 1858, Title from caption written on mount

Garita de San Cosme entrada a Mexico Views Mexico City
Garita de San Cosme - entrada a Mexico, Views of Mexico City and environs, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Albumen, 1858, Title from caption written on mount

Palacio de Mexico Views Mexico City environs
Palacio de Mexico, Views of Mexico City and environs, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Albumen, 1858, Title from caption written on mount. View of the National Palace, Mexico City, from the north

Alameda de Mexico Views Mexico City environs
Alameda de Mexico, Views of Mexico City and environs, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Albumen, 1858, Title from caption written on mount. View of the central park in Mexico City on Avenida Juarez

Cathedral de Mexico Views Mexico City environs
Cathedral de Mexico, Views of Mexico City and environs, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Albumen, 1858, Title from caption written on mount. View of the main facade of the cathedral from the zocalo

Stone Heads And Masks Found At Teotihuacan, Mexico By Desir

Desire Charnay
DESIRE CHARNAY French traveller and archeologist Date: 1828 - 1915

Claude Joseph Da sira Charnay (French, 1828 - 1915), Femme Malgache et Ses Enfants
Claude Joseph Da© sira© Charnay (French, 1828 - 1915), Femme Malgache et Ses Enfants (Plate 3), 1863, albumen print from wet collodion glass negative

Stone heads and masks found at Teotihuacan, Mexico by Desire Charnay during his expedition
KW1078098 Stone heads and masks found at Teotihuacan, Mexico by DesireCharnay during his expedition in 1880/1883 (engraving) by Spanish School

[Group of Betsimisaraka women]; Desire Charnay, French, 1828 - 1915; Madagascar, Africa; 1863; Albumen silver print; Image: 18.3 x 16.4 cm (7 3/16 x 6 7/16 in.)

MEXICO: MITLA, c1852. Ruins of the great hall of the Zapotec ruins of Mitla, Oaxaca, Mexico. Photographed by Desire Charnay, c1852

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"Exploring the World through Desire Charnay's Lens: A Glimpse into History and Culture" Step into the captivating world of Desire Charnay, a renowned French explorer and photographer who documented his remarkable journeys across various continents in the 19th century. His lens captured not only breathtaking landscapes but also intricate details of ancient civilizations. In 1859, at Palais Du Cirque a Chichen-Itza, Charnay unveiled the grandeur of this Mayan archaeological site. The Interieur d'une salle (Interior of a room) reveals the architectural marvels that stood tall centuries ago. Moving on to Uxmal, we witness Indian Bas Relief at Nuns Palace, where stone carvings tell stories of an enigmatic past. In another masterpiece called Bas Relief de l'Indien (Bas Relief of the Indian), we are transported back in time to experience indigenous culture firsthand. Charnay's lens then takes us to Raharla, Minister to the Queen in 1863. Through this portrait, we catch a glimpse of an influential figure from history. Similarly, Family Group offers an intimate portrayal capturing human connections amidst diverse cultures. Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by Fougere arborescente (Tree Fern) and Grand Latanier (Palm Tree). These botanical wonders showcase Charnay's ability to appreciate both natural beauty and cultural heritage simultaneously. La Prison at Chichen-Itza transports us to its haunting walls with intriguing tales waiting to be unraveled. Meanwhile, Second Palace at Mitla unveils yet another architectural gem from Mexico's rich past. Venturing beyond Mexico's borders, Femmes Betsimisaraka showcases Madagascar's vibrant culture through captivating portraits. Baobab à Moheli highlights one of Africa's iconic trees while revealing Charnay’s global explorations. Desire Charnay himself emerges as an extraordinary storyteller, capturing the essence of diverse civilizations through his lens.