Mesoamerican Collection (#31)

MEXICAN WAR: MONTERRY. View of Monterrey from Independence Hill, from Mexican War Lithographs by Captain Daniel P. Whiting, 1847. The Mexican fortress of Monterrey after the American victory, 1846

PROHIBITION, 1910s. Destroying native Mexican whiskey at the Pearson Company headquarters in Chihuahua, Mexico, 1910-1915

MEXICAN WAR: RIO GRANDE. Harneys Dragoons Swimming the Rio Grande during the Mexican American War. Watercolor from Samuel Chamberlains My Confessions: The Recollections of a Rogue, 1846

MAP: MEXICAN WAR. Route of the Mexican armies between Vera Cruz and the Rio Grande, during the Mexican-American War, 1846-48

EXPEDITION TO MEXICO, 1916. U. S. Infantry preparing in Texas for the punitive expedition
EXPEDITION TO MEXICO, 1916. U.S. Infantry preparing in Texas for the punitive expedition into Mexico to capture Pancho Villa

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, c1914. Mexican soldiers at the attack on Juarez

PANCHO VILLA RAID, 1916. Columbus, New Mexico, 13th Cavalry United States soldiers and a dead Mexican, 1916

PANCHO VILLAs RAID, 1916. Columbus, New Mexico after Pancho Villas raid on March 9, 1916

MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR. View of the camp of General Zachary Taylors army of occupation on the Nueces River near Corpus Christi, Texas, shortly before the outbreak of the war with Mexico

SOLDIERS IN CAMP, 1840s. U. S. Army soldiers washing their clothes in camp. Woodcut
SOLDIERS IN CAMP, 1840s. U.S. Army soldiers washing their clothes in camp. Woodcut, 19th century

MEXICAN WAR: VERA CRUZ. The American siege of Vera Cruz, Mexico, in March 1847. Contemporary lithograph after an eyewitness drawing by Carl Nebel

BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA, 1847. The Battle of Buena Vista between the American army led by Zachary Taylor and the Mexican Army led by Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, 22 and 23 February 1847

BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA, 1847. General Zachary Taylor at the Battle of Buena Vista, 22-23 February 1847, during the Mexican War. Lithograph, c1847

BATTLE OF MONTERREY, 1846. Messengers sent by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to General Zachary Taylor to request Taylors surrender prior to the Battle of Monterrey, during the Mexican War, 1846

BATTLE OF MONTERREY, 1846. Mexican General Pedro de Ampudia surrendering to General Zachary Taylor after the Battle of Monterrey during the Mexican War, 24 September 1846

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1916. Tired of His Perch, cartoon, 1916, by Luther D
MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1916. Tired of His Perch, " cartoon, 1916, by Luther D. Bradley suggesting growing American impatience with Mexican political instability

BATTLE: RESACA DE LA PALMA. A squadron of 2nd Dragoons of the U.S. Army penetrating enemy lines at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma, Texas, 9 May 1846: painting by Hal Stone

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1914. The USS Michigan in Veracruz Harbor, Mexico, 1914

EXPEDITION TO MEXICO (1914-1916). The U.S. Army taking command from the U.S. Navy of the Mexican city of Veracruz

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, c1914. A landing party of U.S. Marines from the USS Michigan arriving at Veracruz, Mexico

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1914. U. S. troops guarding the railway at Veracruz
MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1914. U.S. troops guarding the railway at Veracruz

WOODVILLE: WAR NEWS, 1848. War News from Mexico. Oil on canvas by Richard Caton Woodville, 1848

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1914. U. S. Marines on patrol in Veracruz, 1914
MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1914. U.S. Marines on patrol in Veracruz, 1914

SCOTT IN MEXICO CITY, 1847. American General Winfield Scott and his army entering Mexico City, 17 September, 1847. Contemporary lithograph

CARTOON: MEXICAN WAR, 1847. Plucked. An American cartoon of 1847 on the outcome of the war with Mexico

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1914. United States Marines entering Veracruz, Mexico, in 1914

Mexico; Yucatan; Labna; The Americas; Ancient Cultures; Maya
Mexico, Yucatan, Labna, The Americas, Ancient Cultures, Maya

North America, Mexico, Yucatan. This is the Jaguar Alter at Ek Balam. Ek
Mexico, Yucatan. This is the Jaguar Alter at Ek Balam. Ek Balam is a pre-Columbian archaeological site in Yucatan built by the Maya civilization. In Yukatek the name means Black Jaguar

North America, Mexico, Yucatan. Ek Balam is a pre-Columbian archaeological site in Yucatan
North America, Mexico, Yucatan. Ek Balam is a pre-Columbian archaeological site in Yucat'n, Mexico built by the Maya civilization. In Yukatek the name means Black Jaguar

Tourists visit the Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacan in the State of Mexico, Mexico

Tourists walk up and down the steps of the Pyramid of the Moon in the State of Mexico, Mexico

A view of the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan in the State of Mexico, Mexico

Panamanian Slider (Trachemys venusta panamensis) adult, floating in stream, Pipeline Road, Panama, November

Spanish-born Mexican Neoclassical architect and sculptor. Oil on canvas by Rafael Jimeno y Planes, 1744
MANUEL TOLSA (1757-1816). Spanish-born Mexican Neoclassical architect and sculptor. Oil on canvas by Rafael Jimeno y Planes, 1744

Lieutenant Carleton G. Chapman in US Signal Corps No. 53 preparing for takeoff at Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico
EXPEDITION TO MEXICO, 1916. Lieutenant Carleton G. Chapman in US Signal Corps No. 53 preparing for takeoff at Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico

Mexican-American War, 23 February 1847. Oil on canvas by James Walker
BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA. Mexican-American War, 23 February 1847. Oil on canvas by James Walker

Fountain in Alameda Park, Mexico City. Oil on cardboard, 1833, by Johann Moritz Rugendas
RUGENDAS: PARK, 1833. Fountain in Alameda Park, Mexico City. Oil on cardboard, 1833, by Johann Moritz Rugendas

Birth of a child (left) and baptism ritual in which a grandmother bathes a newborn child while three boys call out his
AZTEC BAPTISMAL RITUAL. Birth of a child (left) and baptism ritual in which a grandmother bathes a newborn child while three boys call out his name. Page from the Codex Mendoza, Aztec, c1540

Hernando Cortes speaking with Montezuma II. Illumination from the Codex Florentino, c1540
SPANISH CONQUEST. Hernando Cortes speaking with Montezuma II. Illumination from the Codex Florentino, c1540, compiled by Bernardino de Sahagun (1499-1590)

Skulls of sacrificed men and horses skewered on horizontal poles and on display
MEXICO: SKULL RACK. Skulls of sacrificed men and horses skewered on horizontal poles and on display. Illumination from the Codex Florentino, c1540, compiled by Bernardino de Sahagun

Spanish conquistadors bombard a wall of an Aztec building at Xolloco. Drawing from the Codex Florentino
MEXICO: SPANISH CONQUEST. Spanish conquistadors bombard a wall of an Aztec building at Xolloco. Drawing from the Codex Florentino, compiled by Bernardo de Sahagun, c1540

(1794-1876). Mexican soldier and political leader. Daguerreotype by F. W. Seiders, mid 19th century
ANTONIO LOPEZ de SANTA ANNA (1794-1876). Mexican soldier and political leader. Daguerreotype by F.W. Seiders, mid 19th century

Plan of Tenochtitlan (site of modern Mexico City) at the time of the Spanish Conquest
PLAN OF TENOCHTITLAN, 1524. Plan of Tenochtitlan (site of modern Mexico City) at the time of the Spanish Conquest. Woodcut from the Latin edition of Hernando Cortes Second Letter

Plan of Tenochtitlan (City of Mexico) at the time of the Spanish Conquest. Woodcut, 1556
PLAN OF TENOCHTITLAN, 1556. Plan of Tenochtitlan (City of Mexico) at the time of the Spanish Conquest. Woodcut, 1556

Plan of the palace and courtyard of Montezuma. Drawing from the Codex Mendoza, c1540
AZTEC: PALACE OF MONTEZUMA. Plan of the palace and courtyard of Montezuma. Drawing from the Codex Mendoza, c1540

Aztec solar calendar chart. Drawing from the Codex Florentino, compiled by Bernardo de Sahagun, c1540
MEXICO: AZTEC SUN CHART. Aztec solar calendar chart. Drawing from the Codex Florentino, compiled by Bernardo de Sahagun, c1540

Illustration depicting the foreign-born population in the United States in 1920
IMMIGRATION CHART, 1920. Illustration depicting the foreign-born population in the United States in 1920, the basis of the quota system incorporated into the Immigration Act of 1924

Plan of the city of Teotihuacan, which flourished c300 B. C. to 900 A. D. Drawing, Mexican, 20th century
MEXICO: TEOTIHUACAN. Plan of the city of Teotihuacan, which flourished c300 B.C. to 900 A.D. Drawing, Mexican, 20th century

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"Mesoamerican Marvels: Exploring Diego Rivera's Captivating Murals and Mexico's Rich History" Step into the world of Mesoamerica through the mesmerizing murals of renowned artist Diego Rivera. One such masterpiece, "Detroit, " captures the essence of the booming automobile industry in 1930s America. With intricate details, Rivera showcases the power and innovation that defined this era. In another mural titled "Day of the Dead, " located at Mexico City's Ministry of Public Education, Rivera delves into a beloved Mexican tradition. The vibrant feast celebrates life and honors ancestors with colorful altars adorned with marigolds and sugar skulls. Through his artistry, Rivera immortalizes this cultural celebration. Rivera also pays homage to pre-Columbian civilizations like the Zapotec in his mural at Mexico City's Ministry of Public Education. This captivating piece from 1925 depicts their rich history and achievements, showcasing their advanced society long before European colonization. The Detroit Institute of Arts houses yet another stunning work by Rivera - a detailed section from his automotive industry mural. Here, he skillfully portrays workers laboring amidst towering machinery, symbolizing both progress and human struggle during an industrial revolution. Travel back even further in time to Tenochtitlan (Mexico City) during Spanish conquest through a vividly colored woodcut from 1556. This artwork provides a glimpse into the grandeur that once graced these ancient streets before foreign influence reshaped its landscape forever. Juan O Gorman's mural depicting Miguel Hidalgo's call for revolution on September 16th, 1810 is another powerful representation of Mexican history. It captures the spirit and bravery that fueled Mexico's fight for independence against colonial rule. Returning to Diego Rivera’s "Detroit" mural at The Detroit Institute of Arts reveals its central scene - an awe-inspiring depiction highlighting every aspect of American automobile production during that era. From assembly lines to bustling factories, Rivera showcases the magnitude of this industry's impact.