The Dwarf's House at Uxmal, from The Ancient Cities of the New World, by Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay, engraved by A. Kohl, pub. 1887

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"The Dwarf's House at Uxmal" is an illustration featured in "The Ancient Cities of the New World," a seminal work by French archaeologist and explorer Claude-Joseph-Désiré Charnay. Published in 1887 by Harper & Brothers, the book is a comprehensive account of Charnay's travels and excavations in Mexico and Central America, where he studied the remnants of pre-Columbian civilizations. The illustration, engraved by A. Kohl, depicts the structure known as the "Dwarf's House" (Casa del Enano) at the Maya archaeological site of Uxmal in Yucatán, Mexico.

Charnay's work was instrumental in introducing the Western world to the ancient cultures of the Americas, and his detailed engravings, such as "The Dwarf's House at Uxmal," played a crucial role in visualizing the grandeur of these civilizations. The Dwarf's House, also known as the "Pyramid of the Magician" or "The Sorcerer's Pyramid," is a distinctive structure within the Uxmal complex, characterized by its rounded sides, steep slope, and unusual height. The name "Dwarf's House" is derived from a local legend that a dwarf built the pyramid in a single night.

The illustration by A. Kohl, based on Charnay's observations and sketches, captures the architectural intricacies and the mystical aura of the site, reflecting the 19th-century fascination with the exotic and the ancient. Charnay's work, including the engravings, is not only significant for its contribution to the field of archaeology but also for its impact on the popular imagination and the arts, influencing perceptions of Mesoamerican cultures and inspiring artistic and literary works.

"The Dwarf's House at Uxmal" stands as a testament to the collaboration between exploration, scholarship, and artistry in the late 19th century, contributing to the preservation and appreciation of the world's cultural heritage.

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