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Views of Ancient Monuments in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan, Pl. 20: Well of Bolonchen

1844

Frederick Catherwood

(British, 1799–1854)
Culture
England, 19th century
Medium
color lithograph
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Bequest of John Bonebrake 2011.488
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A vertically oriented color lithograph depicts a cavern interior where people with medium skin tones traverse a massive wooden ladder of lashed poles. Rising from a dark pool toward an upper opening, the ladder is flanked by craggy gray walls. In the lower foreground, figures gather near the water; one man to the left holds a flaming torch while others carry vessels. Capitalized text below the scene reads WELL OF BOLONCHEN.

Views of Ancient Monuments in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan, Pl. 20: Well of Bolonchen

1844

Frederick Catherwood

(British, 1799–1854)
England, 19th century

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