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Journal et nottes ! du voyage aux ruines del Palenque années 1832,33

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Open book Journal et nottes ! du voyage aux ruines del Palenque années 1832,33

Title Journal et nottes ! du voyage aux ruines del Palenque années 1832,33

Creator Waldeck, Frederic de, 1766-1875

Date 1834-1853

Place France--Paris, Mexico, Mexico--Campeche (Campeche), Mexico--Palenque Site, Yucatán Peninsula

Language French

Subjects Artists, Indians of Mexico, Maya architecture, Maya language, Maya sculpture, Mayas

Summary Waldeck's transcription of his notes on his travels and research in Palenque and the Yucatán between 1832 and 1836 (some of which may also be found in his Journal No. 24), with some changes, additions, and deletions. Waldeck describes the architecture and construction of Mayan structures at Palenque--temples, palaces, towers, houses, and pyramids--analyzing their relief sculptures, medallions, niches, and large figures. Throughout the notes he reflects on the origin and nature of the Mayan civilization, and refers to related drawings by including the corresponding plate numbers. There is also an inventory of drawings he completed after he left Mexico in 1837, and a chapter on natural history, dealing with the physical aspects of the Indians and with the animals and insects he encounters. Waldeck includes population charts, glossaries, and newspaper clippings. The final section, dated 1837, in Paris, contains an explanation of a manuscript from the University of Mexico on the migration of the Mexican Indians; notes on the similarities between ancient Mexican art and mythology and that of Egypt and Babylonia; and comments of Sept. 23, 1853 on a visit with J.L. Stephens, author of Incidents of travel in the Yucatán, and engraver Frederick Catherwood.

Biographical/Historical Note French traveller, painter, engraver, and Americanist.

Extent 354, [50] p., bound ; 33 cm

Format Glossaries, Manuscripts, Research notes

Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Collection, Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection

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Call Number VAULT Ayer MS 1263

BibID 991199268805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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IIIF Resource Type Canvas

Size 2644px × 3909px 29.60 MB

Filename 991199268805867_Ayer_MS_1263_00059-1.TIF

Unique Identifier NL11JZBC

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