Charcoal and Batteas Vendors, from The Ancient Cities of the New World, by Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay, engraved by Henri-Theophile Hildebrand 1824-97, pub. 1887

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"Charcoal and Batteas Vendors" is an illustration from the book "The Ancient Cities of the New World," a comprehensive travelogue and archaeological study by French explorer and archaeologist Claude-Joseph-Désiré Charnay. The book, published in 1887, documents Charnay's extensive travels and research in the Americas, particularly focusing on the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica. The illustration, engraved by the Swedish artist Henri-Théophile Hildebrand (1824-1897), captures the local life and commerce of the regions Charnay explored, depicting vendors who sell charcoal and batteas, which are shallow boats used for various purposes, including transportation and trade.

Hildebrand's work is characterized by its attention to detail and its ability to convey the cultural and social nuances of the subjects he portrayed. "Charcoal and Batteas Vendors" is no exception, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of the local people during the 19th century. The engraving is not only significant for its artistic merit but also for its ethnographic and historical value, as it provides visual documentation of the customs and economic activities prevalent at the time.

The book itself, "The Ancient Cities of the New World," is notable for its role in introducing the Western world to the ancient civilizations of Latin America, and it remains an important source for historians and archaeologists interested in the pre-Columbian era. Charnay's work, complemented by Hildebrand's engravings, has contributed to the understanding and appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of the Americas. The publication was facilitated by Etienne Ronjat, adding to the collaborative nature of this significant 19th-century work.

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