Jalapa Collection

Decorative botanical print with tickseed, zinnia, amaranth, jalapa and impatiens
5855522 Decorative botanical print with tickseed, zinnia, amaranth, jalapa and impatiens; (add.info.: Five annual plants including yellow tickseed (Coreopsis), crimson zinnia (Zinnia elegans)

Quinine bark tree, Cinchona officinalis 1, and jalap, Ipomoea purga 2, showing leaf, flower, and bark
FLO4574067 Quinine bark tree, Cinchona officinalis 1, and jalap, Ipomoea purga 2, showing leaf, flower, and bark. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur

Lilac flowered jalap bindweed, Colvolvulus jalapa
5856668 Lilac flowered jalap bindweed, Colvolvulus jalapa by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Lilac flowered jalap bindweed, Colvolvulus jalapa)

Jalap vine, Ipomoea jalapa, Convolvulus jalapa, Jalap. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Big-eyed beetle, backswimmer, darkling beetle
Big-eyed beetle, Notiophilus biguttatus, backswimmer, Nononecta species, nummulite fossil, darkling beetle, Nyctelia species, bat fly, Nycteribia species

Marvel of Peru, Mirabilis jalapa
La Belle de nuit. Marvel of Peru, Mirabilis jalapa. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Jalap, Ipomoea jalapa (Convolvulus jalappa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Kirchner from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Jalapa (engraving)
3654981 Jalapa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jalapa. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis Ainsworth)

View of Jalapa, Mexico from the High Road between Vera Cruz and Mexico (engraving)
1620243 View of Jalapa, Mexico from the High Road between Vera Cruz and Mexico (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Jalapa)

Sketches from Mexico (engraving)
1620221 Sketches from Mexico (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Mexico. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 March 1862)

Meeting of the Campesinos, Jalapa, Mexico, 1927 (b / w photo)
472727 Meeting of the Campesinos, Jalapa, Mexico, 1927 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright

The War in Mexico (engraving)
1096141 The War in Mexico (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Mexico)

Meeting of the Campesinos: At the table Xavier Guerrero and Julio Antonio Mella, Jalapa
472726 Meeting of the Campesinos: At the table Xavier Guerrero and Julio Antonio Mella, Jalapa, Mexico, 1927 (b/w photo) by Modotti

PD. 109-1973. f41 Flower Studies (w / c on vellum)
FIT107870 PD.109-1973.f41 Flower Studies (w/c on vellum) by Robert, Nicolas (1614-85); 32.1x21.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Street view in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
Street view in Xalapa (Jalapa), Veracruz, Mexico. Date: circa 1905

Source Size = 2526 x 2001
The Town of Jalapa, in Mexico

The War in Mexico: Public House at the Village of Acajete, between Jalapa and Puebla, 1847

The War in Mexico: Public House at the Village of Acajete, between Jalapa and Puebla, 1847

MEXICO: JALAPA, c1847. Town of Jalapa, Mexico. Wood engraving, 19th century

Mexico Jalapa
The palace and the road to Belem

Mexico Acajete
Outside a tavern in the village street, en route between Jalapa and Puebla

Belle De Nuit (4 Oclock)
BELLE DE NUIT four-o clock flower (mirabilis jalapa)

Mirebilis jalapa
APP-252 Mirabilis jalapa Mirabilis jalapa Allen Paterson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Jalapa, a name that encompasses various aspects and images. From the lilac flowered jalap bindweed to the majestic Marvel of Peru, this place is teeming with natural beauty. The Jalap vine gracefully winds its way through the landscape, adding a touch of elegance to its surroundings. But it's not just flora that makes Jalapa special; it's also home to an array of fascinating creatures. The big-eyed beetle scuttles along, while the backswimmer glides effortlessly through water. And let's not forget about the darkling beetle, whose mysterious allure captivates all who encounter it. The enchantment doesn't end there - Jalapa has been immortalized in engravings and sketches throughout history. A view from the High Road between Vera Cruz and Mexico showcases its picturesque charm. In "Sketches from Mexico, " artists captured snippets of life in this vibrant town. Jalapa holds historical significance as well. The Meeting of the Campesinos in 1927 serves as a reminder of past struggles and triumphs within this community. Xavier Guerrero and Julio Antonio Mella sit at a table during this meeting, their presence symbolizing resilience and unity. Artists have also found inspiration in Jalapa's floral wonders, creating stunning flower studies on vellum that showcase nature's intricate details. Lastly, we cannot overlook depictions of war in Mexico where Jalapa played a role - these engravings remind us of both conflict and resilience within this region. Whether you're drawn to its botanical marvels or fascinated by its rich history depicted through art or photography like PD-109-1973.