Latin America Collection (page 20)

The southern tip of Peru, South America, c.1590 (hand coloured)
7340745 The southern tip of Peru, South America, c.1590 (hand coloured) by Doetechum, Johannes Baptista van, the Younger (c.1560-1630); National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of Ambrosio O'Higgins, Marquis of Osorno, Baron de Ballynary (1720-1801)
NWI4924420 Portrait of Ambrosio O'Higgins, Marquis of Osorno, Baron de Ballynary (1720-1801) Spanish administrator of Perou and Chili

Jobs in the world: the postman, the flag and the stamp of Ecuador. 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4922666 Jobs in the world: the postman, the flag and the stamp of Ecuador. 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

The "Esperance", Captain Guyot's boat going to Buenos Aires. anonymous painting Dim in cm 42,5x59
JEB4891140 The "Esperance", Captain Guyot's boat going to Buenos Aires. anonymous painting Dim in cm 42,5x59

Pulperia Argentina, 1902-21 (engraving)
CUL4892589 Pulperia Argentina, 1902-21 (engraving); (add.info.: Pulperia Argentina. Traditional commercial Establishment and social center of the popular classes typical in South America)

Argentina (20th century). " Pulperia", a tavern and liquor shop. Illustration by T.Tamarera. Engraving
CUL4860162 Argentina (20th century). " Pulperia", a tavern and liquor shop. Illustration by T.Tamarera. Engraving by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: Argentina (20th century)

Flags of forty countries, circa 1890. Colour lithography, 19th century
NWI4851551 Flags of forty countries, circa 1890. Colour lithography, 19th century.; (add.info.: Flags of forty countries, circa 1890)

Francisco Pizarro (1476-1541), leading the troops of Spanish conquistadors and taking the Inca fortress of Sacsahuaman
NWI4850882 Francisco Pizarro (1476-1541), leading the troops of Spanish conquistadors and taking the Inca fortress of Sacsahuaman, Peru, in 1533

Discovery of the New World (Discovery of America): Map of South America after the voyage to Cape Horn by Fernand de
NWI4849994 Discovery of the New World (Discovery of America): Map of South America after the voyage to Cape Horn by Fernand de Magellan, (1480-1521) in 1519

Argentine Indians using bolas or boleadoras (jet weapon) to hunt guanaco (llama). 19th century color engraving
NWI4875938 Argentine Indians using bolas or boleadoras (jet weapon) to hunt guanaco (llama). 19th century color engraving.; (add.info)

Agriculture: Coffee plantation in southern Brazil, 19th century. Colour engraving
NWI4825293 Agriculture: Coffee plantation in southern Brazil, 19th century. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Agriculture: Coffee plantation in southern Brazil, 19th century)

Architecture in Latin America: Windows and balconies of buildings from the Spanish colonial era of Cuenca, Ecuador city
NWI4876699 Architecture in Latin America: Windows and balconies of buildings from the Spanish colonial era of Cuenca, Ecuador city; (add.info.: Architecture in Latin America)

Architecture in Latin America: Window of the new Spanish colonial cathedral of Cuenca, Ecuador city
NWI4876695 Architecture in Latin America: Window of the new Spanish colonial cathedral of Cuenca, Ecuador city; (add.info.: Architecture in Latin America)

Architecture in Latin America: Door of the Spanish Colonial Cathedral of Cuenca, Ecuador City
NWI4876663 Architecture in Latin America: Door of the Spanish Colonial Cathedral of Cuenca, Ecuador City; (add.info.: Architecture in Latin America: Gate of the Spanish Colonial Cathedral of Cuenca)

The natives of Brazil throwing stones at monkeys to make them pick nuts that are thrown down - Photogravure d'une
NWI4876546 The natives of Brazil throwing stones at monkeys to make them pick nuts that are thrown down - Photogravure d'une illustration

Camp Tehuelche in Patagonia, early 19th century
NWI4876200 Camp Tehuelche in Patagonia, early 19th century.; (add.info.: Camp Tehuelche in Patagonia, early 19th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Latin America. Bogota Street, Colombia, 19th century. In the background: mountain of the Andes Colouring engraving of
NWI4876140 Latin America. Bogota Street, Colombia, 19th century. In the background: mountain of the Andes Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Latin America)

Geographic map of South America, showing Brazil, Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Magellan Detroit
NWI4846782 Geographic map of South America, showing Brazil, Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Magellan Detroit, printed in Lisbon (Portugal) in 1571

Ruins of Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905693 Ruins of Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Ruins of Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Battle of Ayacucho at the time of Peru's independence from Spain: Simon Bolivar's troops (1783-1830)
NWI4834013 Battle of Ayacucho at the time of Peru's independence from Spain: Simon Bolivar's troops (1783-1830) led by General Antonio Jose de Sucre (1795-1830), in Santa Marta, Colombia

Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905356 Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Reconstructed Inca dwelling among the ruins at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905223 Reconstructed Inca dwelling among the ruins at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Reconstructed Inca dwelling among the ruins at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Reconstructed Inca dwelling close-up at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905181 Reconstructed Inca dwelling close-up at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Reconstructed Inca dwelling close-up at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Llamas amid the Inca ruins at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905082 Llamas amid the Inca ruins at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Llamas amid the Inca ruins at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

The great city of the Sun of Tiahuanaco (or Tiwanacu), a city of pre-Inca civilization (pre inca)
NWI4900615 The great city of the Sun of Tiahuanaco (or Tiwanacu), a city of pre-Inca civilization (pre inca), before the European discovery. Illustration after the restoration of the Bolivian ruins

Mica and quartz rock formation in Brazil. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's
FLO4727886 Mica and quartz rock formation in Brazil. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte: Des Mineralreichs, Augsburg

View of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. From Felix de Azara's Voyages in America Meridionale
FLO4721743 View of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. From Felix de Azara's Voyages in America Meridionale. Copperplate engraving by dell'Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni

Native Amazonian archer
3078320 Native Amazonian archer; (add.info.: Photographic print of Native Amazonian archers. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The rubber, harvest in Brasilia. c.1900 (chromo)
2636225 The rubber, harvest in Brasilia. c.1900 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agriculture. The rubber, harvest in Brasilia. Imagerie, France, c.1900.); Photo © CCI.

Recapture Of Bahia in Brazil'
3330244 Recapture Of Bahia in Brazil'; (add.info.: Painting titled 'Recapture Of Bahia in Brazil' by Fray Juan Bautista Maino (1569-1649) a Spanish painter of the Baroque period

Natives and produce of the Americas
3478890 Natives and produce of the Americas; (add.info.: 17th century allegorical illustration depicting natives and produce of the Americas, 1673.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hondius's Map, c.1590 (woodcut)
3478885 Hondius's Map, c.1590 (woodcut); (add.info.: Woodcut based Hondius's Map. Circa 1590, showing the Straits of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Marriage ceremony of the natives of Panama, 1778
3478881 Marriage ceremony of the natives of Panama, 1778; (add.info.: Marriage ceremony of the natives of Panama: reported in Francis Drake's voyages)

Peru and South America
3478880 Peru and South America; (add.info.: Peru and South America. Woodcut based on a world map of 1554 attributed to Sebastian Cabot. At the top the map is the River Amazon)

Science. Indian of the Amazon rainforest lighting a fire. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de
3434767 Science. Indian of the Amazon rainforest lighting a fire. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part)

Huascar Inca
3478886 Huascar Inca; (add.info.: Huascar Inca (1503-1532) was Sapa Inca of the Inca Empire, from 1527 to 1532 AD, succeeding his father Huayna Capac and brother Ninan Cuyochi

Native Indians from Chile, 1885
3478882 Native Indians from Chile, 1885; (add.info.: Native Indians from Chile. Photograph 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mexicans celebrating the beginning of a new age, 1778
3478857 Mexicans celebrating the beginning of a new age, 1778; (add.info.: Mexicans celebrating the beginning of a new age. From John Hamilton Moore)

Natives of Patagonia encountered by Ferdinand Magellan
3478856 Natives of Patagonia encountered by Ferdinand Magellan; (add.info.: Natives of Patagonia encountered by Ferdinand Magellan during the first voyage of circumnavigation (1519-22)

A shallow draft steamer, 1850
3478565 A shallow draft steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a shallow draft steamer with its paddle at the stern, built for use on rivers in Columbia)

Italian airship of the engineer Gajo flying over Buenos Aires, 1920 (b/w photo)
3066212 Italian airship of the engineer Gajo flying over Buenos Aires, 1920 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Alinari.

Hybrid dwarf foliage plant, Bertolonia van houttei. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4628277 Hybrid dwarf foliage plant, Bertolonia van houttei. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Flag-like miltoniopsis orchid, Miltoniopsis vexillaria (Odontoglossum vexillarium)
FLO4628083 Flag-like miltoniopsis orchid, Miltoniopsis vexillaria (Odontoglossum vexillarium). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

Red palulu or macawflower, Heliconia bihai, and fruit of the Phenakospermum guyannense palm tree
FLO4627401 Red palulu or macawflower, Heliconia bihai, and fruit of the Phenakospermum guyannense palm tree. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte

Costumes of the natives of New Granada (Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela)
FLO4635735 Costumes of the natives of New Granada (Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela). Below, a couple of Peruvians and a couple from Patagonia (Argentina)

Acoquila tree, Tourrettia lappacea. South America. Handcoloured lithograph by Stroobant from Louis van Houtte
FLO4629521 Acoquila tree, Tourrettia lappacea. South America. Handcoloured lithograph by Stroobant from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Variety of costumes from America and Australia. Lithograph for the title page of the book
FLO4635392 Variety of costumes from America and Australia. Lithograph for the title page of the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie"

Dance of the Flyers (Danza de los Voladores) or Pole Flying (Palo Volador), ancient Mesoamerican ceremony
FLO4622157 Dance of the Flyers (Danza de los Voladores) or Pole Flying (Palo Volador), ancient Mesoamerican ceremony. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Latin America: From Olympic Protests to Ancient Civilizations" a region brimming with diverse cultures, historical landmarks, and breathtaking natural wonders. In 1968, the Olympic Games in Mexico City witnessed an iconic moment when American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in a Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies, highlighting social injustice. Australian Peter Norman stood by them wearing an OPHR badge in solidarity. Diego Rivera's murals at the Ministry of Public Education in Mexico City capture the essence of Latin American heritage. His masterpiece "Day of the Dead" depicts this vibrant Mexican celebration honoring departed loved ones, while "Pre-Columbian Life" showcases the rich history of Zapotec Civilization. Venturing further south to Argentina's Santa Cruz Province, we find Cueva de las Manos (Cave of Hands), adorned with ancient handprints dating back thousands of years. Meanwhile, Panama's Kuna Indians proudly display their traditional molas – intricately designed textiles representing their cultural identity. A glimpse into Cuba's past can be seen through a map printed in the United States around 1900, reflecting its complex relationship with its northern neighbor. Moving on to Ecuador's capital city Quito, Pichincha Volcano stands tall as a backdrop for this bustling metropolis. Nature lovers will be captivated by Brazil's Aquario Natural where an underwater river scene reveals freshwater plants and Tetra fish thriving harmoniously beneath Rio Baia Bonito’s crystal-clear waters. The majestic Harpy Eagle perches high above Soberania National Park in Panama while Piraputanga fish gracefully navigate Aquario Natural’s underwater landscape. No exploration would be complete without visiting Peru’s Machu Picchu – The lost city of the Inca nestled amidst awe-inspiring mountain peaks. This UNESCO World Heritage site is steeped in mystery and showcases remarkable architectural achievements from a bygone era.