Claude Joseph Désiré Charnay Collection

Palais Du Cirque aChichen-Itza, Interieur d une salle, 1859
Palais Du Cirque a Chichen-Itza, Interieur d une salle, 1859. [Palace of the Circus at Chichen-Itza, interior of a room - Mayan site in Yucatan, Mexico]. Albumen silver print

Uxmal, Indian Bas Relief, Nuns Palace (Uxmal, Bas Relief de l Indien, Palais des Nonnes), 1860. [Mayan site in Yucatan, Mexico]

Raharla, Minister to the Queen, 1863. Creator: Desire Charnay
Raharla, Minister to the Queen, 1863

[Family Group], 1863. Creator: Desire Charnay
[Family Group], 1863

Fougere arborescente, 1863. Creator: Desire Charnay
Fougere arborescente, 1863

Grand Latanier, 1863. Creator: Desire Charnay
Grand Latanier, 1863

La Prison, a Chichen-Itza, 1857-89. Creator: Desire Charnay
La Prison, a Chichen-Itza, 1857-89

Second Palace at Mitla, Mexico. February 1860. Creator: Desire Charnay
Second Palace at Mitla, Mexico. February 1860

Femmes Betsimisaraka, Madagascar, 1863. Creator: Desire Charnay
Femmes Betsimisaraka, Madagascar, 1863

Baobab a Moheli, 1863. Creator: Desire Charnay
Baobab a Moheli, 1863

The Nunnery, Uxmal, 1860. Creator: Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay (French
The Nunnery, Uxmal, 1860

Cite et ruines Americaines Mitla Palenque
Cites et ruines Americaines: Mitla, Palenque, Izamal, Chichen-Itza, Uxmal, pl. 44: The Nunnery, Uxmal, 1860. Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay (French, 1828-1915), Gide et J. Baudry

Claude Joseph Da sira Charnay (French, 1828 - 1915), Femme Malgache et Ses Enfants
Claude Joseph Da© sira© Charnay (French, 1828 - 1915), Femme Malgache et Ses Enfants (Plate 3), 1863, albumen print from wet collodion glass negative

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Claude Joseph Désiré Charnay was a French explorer and photographer who documented various archaeological sites and cultures around the world during the 19th century. One of his notable works is "Palais Du Cirque a Chichen-Itza, Interieur d'une salle, 1859, " where he captured the intricate interior of a palace in Chichen-Itza. In another photograph titled "Uxmal, Indian Bas Relief, Nuns Palace, " Charnay showcases the detailed bas-relief artwork found at Uxmal's Nuns Palace. This image provides valuable insights into the artistic expressions of ancient civilizations. Charnay's diverse interests are evident in his portraits as well. In "Raharla, Minister to the Queen" taken in 1863, he captures an intriguing individual from Madagascar with great attention to detail. Similarly, his photograph titled "[Family Group]" offers a glimpse into familial relationships during that era. Nature also fascinated Charnay; he skillfully photographed plants like "Fougere arborescente" and "Grand Latanier. " These images showcase his ability to capture both beauty and scientific curiosity through photography. The exploration of ancient ruins was one of Charnay's passions. His work on Mitla includes an image called "Second Palace at Mitla, Mexico, " which reveals architectural marvels from February 1860. Additionally, his photograph titled "La Prison" depicts a prison structure located in Chichen-Itza between 1857 and 1889. Charnay's adventures extended beyond Mexico; he ventured to Madagascar as well. His portrait series named "Femmes Betsimisaraka" portrays women from this region with cultural authenticity and sensitivity towards their traditions. Lastly, Charnay explored Moheli Island capturing its unique landscapes such as the majestic baobab tree showcased in his photo called "Baobab a Moheli.