French Guiana Collection

Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) hatchling crossing a beach to get to the sea. Cayenne, French Guiana, July

South & Central America: Toco Toucan. Painting from Natural History of Birds of Paradise and Rollers, Toucans and Barbus by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809), 1806

Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) returning to the sea after egg laying. Cayenne, French Guiana, June

Guiana Indians, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673312 Guiana Indians, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Map of South America 19th Century
Vintage map of South America from the 19th Century

The Galibis Indians, exhibition at the Paris Zoological Garden, 1882 (poster)
7345249 The Galibis Indians, exhibition at the Paris Zoological Garden, 1882 (poster) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Man (Christophe Columb), 1847 (lithograph)
7276916 Portrait of a Man (Christophe Columb), 1847 (lithograph) by Lion, Jules (c.1809-66); 22.86x17.78 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Killing of Lieutenant Lunier in French Guiana (engraving)
2789380 Killing of Lieutenant Lunier in French Guiana (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killing of Lieutenant Lunier in French Guiana)

A Revolt of French Anarchists in Guyana, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 16th December 1894 (coloured engraving)
XIR217570 A Revolt of French Anarchists in Guyana, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 16th December 1894 (coloured engraving) by Meaulle, F.L

The capital of French Guiana (litho)
7171232 The capital of French Guiana (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The capital of French Guiana)

Panoramic View of the Iles du Salut, showing the Ile du Diable where Ex-Captain Dreyfus is imprisoned (litho)
1064040 Panoramic View of the Iles du Salut, showing the Ile du Diable where Ex-Captain Dreyfus is imprisoned (litho) by English School

The Prison of Ex-Captain Dreyfus (engraving)
1063959 The Prison of Ex-Captain Dreyfus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prison of Ex-Captain Dreyfus)

Escaped convicts attacked by sharks off the coast of French Guiana (colour litho)
2779195 Escaped convicts attacked by sharks off the coast of French Guiana (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Transportation of French convicts by ship (engraving)
2789340 Transportation of French convicts by ship (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transportation of French convicts by ship)

Voyage De M Henri Coudreau (engraving)
2789142 Voyage De M Henri Coudreau (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voyage De M Henri Coudreau. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 18 July 1886)

Alfred Dreyfus imprisoned on Devils Island (colour litho)
2818782 Alfred Dreyfus imprisoned on Devils Island (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Dreyfus imprisoned on Devils Island)

Map of the Coast of Guiana, 1646-47
3786720 Map of the Coast of Guiana, 1646-47; (add.info.: Map of the Coast of Guiana - published in Dudleys Dell Arcano del Mare, 1646- 47)

Map of the Iles du Salut (engraving)
1063958 Map of the Iles du Salut (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Iles du Salut)

Orphelin (Orphan) (colour litho)
2818517 Orphelin (Orphan) (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orphelin (Orphan)

French colonists settlement on the beach of Kourou, Guyana in 1763 (w / c on paper)
CHT211341 French colonists settlement on the beach of Kourou, Guyana in 1763 (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Archives Nationales-Centre des Archives d Outre-Mer; (add.info)

Voyage De M H Coudreau Au Territoire Indien De Guyane (engraving)
2789225 Voyage De M H Coudreau Au Territoire Indien De Guyane (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voyage De M H Coudreau Au Territoire Indien De Guyane)

Escape by convicts in French Guiana (colour litho)
2779984 Escape by convicts in French Guiana (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Escape by convicts in French Guiana. A la Guyane. Une evasion de forcats)

Voyage Au Territoire Indien De Guyane (engraving)
2789228 Voyage Au Territoire Indien De Guyane (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voyage Au Territoire Indien De Guyane)

The Military Colonisation of French Guiana (engraving)
1607349 The Military Colonisation of French Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Military Colonisation of French Guiana)

Les Mines D Or De La Guyane (engraving)
2789293 Les Mines D Or De La Guyane (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Mines D Or De La Guyane. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 30 December 1883)

Convicts boarding a ship bound for French Guiana at Saint-Martin-de-Re (colour litho)
2782345 Convicts boarding a ship bound for French Guiana at Saint-Martin-de-Re (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal Island, One of the Salut Islands, off French Guiana (engraving)
1047027 Royal Island, One of the Salut Islands, off French Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Island, One of the Salut Islands)

Ville De Cayenne (Place D Armes), (Town of Cayenne), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Ville De Cayenne (Place D Armes), (Town of Cayenne), 1900. Cayenne is the capital city of French Guiana. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule XLVI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

Un Mineur. Costume De Travail, (A Miner in Work Clothes), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Un Mineur. Costume De Travail, (A Miner in Work Clothes), 1900. French Guiana From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule XLVI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

Saint-Elie. Inauguration De La Premiere Mine De Quartz, (Saint-Elie. The first Quartz Mine), 1900
Saint-Elie. Inauguration De La Premiere Mine De Quartz, (Saint-Elie. Opening the first Quartz Mine), 1900. Mine located in the central north of the French Guiana

Saint-Elie. Le Schluss (Rigole Pour L Or), (The Sluice, Prospecting for Gold), 1900. French Guiana From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule XLVI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

Kentzer (Chercheurs D Or En Promenade), (Prospecting for Gold), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Kentzer (Chercheurs D Or En Promenade), (Prospecting for Gold), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule XLVI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

Saint-Elie. Le Grand Batardeau. (Construction), (Building a Cofferdam), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Saint-Elie. Le Grand Batardeau. (Construction), (Building a Cofferdam), 1900. French Guiana From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule XLVI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

Saint-Elie. La Battee (Recherche De L Or), (Panning for Gold), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Saint-Elie. La Battee (Recherche De L Or), (Panning for Gold), 1900. French Guiana From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule XLVI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

Dieu-Merci. Cantonnement Des Chercheurs D Or, (Dieu Merci, Gold Mine), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Dieu-Merci. Cantonnement Des Chercheurs D Or, (Dieu Merci, Gold Mine), 1900. French Guiana From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule XLVI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

Jules Crevaux, During His Exploration Of French Guiana In 1878, Carving His Initials On A Tree On The Banks Of The Oyapock Or Oiapoque River, South America In The 19th Century. Jules Crevaux, 1847

Two men from French Guinea, c1850-1890. Artist: Emile Antoine Bayard
Two men from French Guinea, c1850-1890

Embarkation of convicts for French Guiana, 1904. France began transporting convicts to its colony of French Guiana in 1852

Titanus giganteus L. titan beetle
The titan is the largest beetle in the world. Measuring between 12 and 20 cms in length, this specimen was 15 cms. They live in the rainforests of French Guiana and Brazil

Dyeing Poison Dart Frog - Kaw - French Guiana
MAR-1379 Dyeing Poison Dart Frog Kaw - French Guiana Dendrobates tinctorius Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Passport card coast French Guiana Passport card
Passport card from the coast of French Guiana Passport card from the sea shores of Guiana between Cabo North and Rio Amano (title on object), Passport card from the coast of French Guiana

Antquie Map of South America
Vintage map of South America from 1837

Rhetenor blue morpho butterfly
Rhetenor blue morpho. View of the upper side of a Rhetenor blue morpho (Morpho rhetenor) butterfly. This species of butterfly is found in Surinam, French Guiana, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador

Spider web in the mist. French Guyana
PPG-1639 Spider web in the mist French Guiana Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rainforest - aerial view of Amazon canopy French Guiana
PPG-1102 Rainforest - aerial view of Amazon canopy French Guiana - inselberg aerial view Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

CREVAUX, Jules Nicholas (Lorquin, 1847-El Chaco, 1882). French doctor and explorer
Jules Nicholas Crevaux (Lorquin, 1847-El Chaco, 1882). French doctor and explorer. Killing members of the Crevauxs expedition. Colored engraving

Map of Martinique, French Guiana and Terra Nova, 1896

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French Guiana, a land of rich history and diverse landscapes. From the Leatherback Turtle hatchlings bravely crossing the sandy beaches to reach the vast sea, to the indigenous Guiana Indians depicted in stunning watercolours from centuries past. The Leatherback Turtles, majestic creatures that return to the sea after laying their precious eggs in Cayenne, symbolize the resilience and beauty of this unique region. As we explore further, a 19th-century map reveals South America's intricate geography with French Guiana shining brightly on its eastern coast. Delving into cultural heritage, an intriguing poster showcases The Galibis Indians exhibition at Paris Zoological Garden in 1882. Their vibrant traditions and customs come alive through this historical artifact. A lithograph portrait captures Christophe Columb - a man who left an indelible mark on exploration and discovery. Moving forward through time, an engraving titled "Une Cause Celebre A La Guyane Francaise" invites us to delve into a famous case that unfolded within these very lands. The escape of Redons amidst lush jungle foliage is vividly portrayed in a captivating color lithograph. However, not all tales are filled with adventure and triumph; some depict darker moments etched into history's annals. An anarchist revolt unfolds before our eyes as prisoners clash against their captors in French Guiana - illustrated through striking colored engravings. In another tragic event captured by engravings lies Lieutenant Lunier's killing - reminding us of the complexities that have shaped this land over time. And finally, Le Petit Journal brings forth yet another chapter: "A Revolt of French Anarchists in Guyana. " This colored engraving transports us back to December 16th, 1894 when chaos reigned supreme. Amidst all these stories lies the capital city itself – bustling with life and culture waiting to be explored anew.