Désiré Charnay
French archaeologist and photographer (1828-1915) · France · Died at 87
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Something wrong?Claude-Joseph Désiré Charnay was a French traveller and archaeologist notable both for his explorations of Mexico and Central America, and for the pioneering use of photography to document his discoveries.
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Lintel 24, Structure 23, Yaxchilan, as drawn by Désiré Charnay. The sculpture depicts a sacred bloodletting ritual which occurred 28 October 709. Yaxchilan ruler Shield Jaguar is shown holding a torch, while his wife Lady Xoc draws a rope through her pierced tongue. (109.7 x 77.3 cm)
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About this person
Country
France
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1828 to 1915 · aged 87
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