| Names: | Born: Claude-Joseph Désiré Charnay
Other: DC
Other: Desire Charnay
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| | Dates: | 1828, 2 May - 1915, 24 October | | Born: | France, Rhône, Fleurieux | | Died: | France, Paris | | Active: | France / Mexico / Madagascar |
French traveler and archaeologist who was active in Mexico during three periods (1857-1861, 1880-1883 and 1886). He is best known for his photographic documentation of archaeological sites. Between 1862-1863 he published Cités et ruines américaines based upon his 1857 expedition. His work along with that of Stephens and Catherwood helped to establish interest in the archaeological sites of Central America.
Stereographs project
Business locations
Paris, France
[Imprint sometimes seen as DC] Made many photo. trips to Central America & Mexico 57-65; made some stereos which have not survived.
T.K. Treadwell & William C. Darrah (Compiled by), Wolfgang, Sell (Updated by), 11/28/2003, Photographers of the World (Non-USA), (National Stereoscopic Association) |
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