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LSE4328297: Bronze shop in Yedo (or Edo, present-day Tokyo), speciality of the city, presenting objects of Buddhist worship: bells, gongs, drums, vases, candelabra, incenses and statues, but also less ritual objects such as a sake cans, lamps, braziers and other household utensils. Engraving to illustrate Japan, travel story by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328384: Afghan Montagnards near Sarwar. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Pandjab and Kashmir, story by Guillaume Lejean, in 1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328392: A mountaineer from Hazara (Punjab, India). Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Pandjab and Kashmir, story by Guillaume Lejean, in 1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328402: When the coffee is collected, the men collect and transport the heavy baskets filled with coffee feves, while the children clean the pulp that surrounds the coffee feves. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Brazil, story by M. and Mme Agassiz, in 1865-1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328455: Piazza Navona, built on the ruins of the Stadium of Domitian of the 1st century, is the pride of Baroque Rome, with the fountain of the 4 rivers, built between 1648-1651, according to the design of Bernini (1598-1620) and the Church of St. Agnes, batie between 1652 and 1657, by Francesco Borromini (1599-1667). Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Rome, by Francis Wey, in 1864-1868, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328479: A popular walk in front of the main gate of the Djaghernaut Pagoda (built around 1200), a holy city and pilgrimage site in southern Bengal. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328483: A travel tank fired by two white oxen, for ladies or Hindus wealthy. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328493: Hindu types of various castes, a family of vaysias (traders), at the foot of the tree, two women of the sudras caste, (servants), and in the distance, a man of the caste of the Kshatrias (prince or administrator). Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328498: A group of Muslim men in Haiderabad, Pakistan. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328550: A village of Mandans Indians (or noumah ka kie: pheasants) on the left bank of Missouri, 600 leagues from the city of Saint Louis. Engraving to illustrate an excursion among the Indian tribes of the basins of Colombia and Upper Missouri, by G. Catlin, in 1855, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328555: The bison dance performed by the warriors in the Mandans Indians (or noumah ka kie: pheasants) on the left bank of Missouri. Engraving to illustrate an excursion among the Indian tribes of the basins of Colombia and Upper Missouri, by G. Catlin, in 1855, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328578: After the ceremony of self-giving to the Great Spirit, the young warriors embrace a frenetic and outflow dance, the weakest are trailing on the ground, among the Mandans Indians (or noumah ka kie: pheasants), on the left bank of Missouri. Engraving to illustrate an excursion among the Indian tribes of the basins of Colombia and Upper Missouri, by G. Catlin, in 1855, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328653: The arcs manufacturer in his workshop, exposes the wood to the flame of a fire of chips, to give them the necessary fold of their curvature. Engraving to illustrate the journey to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328656: The pipe tapping machine in his workshop, he uses to tap the pipes a simple board drilled with holes of inegale size, set in iron spiral. Engraving to illustrate the journey to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328686: The troupe of the Saltimbanks the gymnasts of Tokio, they perform under a vast shed or are disposed of bamboo mats, all of them are experienced with these physical exercises but also with the practice of comedy. Engraving to illustrate the journey to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328764: The portico carved of a temple in Tripetty (or Tirupati, in Andhra Pradesh), an important place of Hindu pilgrimage. Engraving to illustrate the journey to the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864, published in “” le tour du monde”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Collection 1869.Collection Selva., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328788: A Hindu religious beggar. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1869, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328833: A night walk in Edo (Tokyo), the rice auction, sale to the encheres of a harvest, which creates a tumultuous gathering in front of a building surmounted by a huge torch of braided straw, with a sign with gold letters and the coat of arms of the collector. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1869, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328855: The breeding and trade of cocoons of silk worms: a magneerie for sericiculture, with in the background the cultivation of muriers, indispensable for feeding bombyx. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1869, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328864: Fish traps, placed on the banks of the Yukon River (extreme northern Canada). Engraving to illustrate the voyage and adventures in English Colombia, Vancouver Island and Alaska, by Frederick Whymper, 1864-1867, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1869, edited by Edouard Charton, Hachette edition, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4324825: Indian Mummy Aymara (Bolivia), drawing by Paul Marcoy, to illustrate his journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, through South America, 1848 to 1860. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1862. Selva's collection., Marcoy, Paul (1815-1887) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4324870: The interior of a chulpa, prehispanic funeral monument of the Andes, is a round maconery tower, sometimes square, drawing by Paul Marcoy, to illustrate his journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, through South America, from 1848 to 1860. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1862. Selva's collection., Marcoy, Paul (1815-1887) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4324878: An urban cabaret (chicharas or chicharias), a place of distillation and consumption of chicha, an Andean drink obtained from the fermentation of the middle and peanuts in which fruit is added, drawing by Paul Marcoy, to illustrate his journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, through South America, from 1848 to 1860. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1862. Selva's collection., Marcoy, Paul (1815-1887) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4325017: The Pongos, Indians subjected to servitude, at the fountain, in the square of the cabildo, in Cuzco, drawing by Riou, to illustrate the journey through South America, from 1848 to 1860 by Paul Marcoy. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1863. Selva's collection., Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4325070: Port Said shipyards, on the edge of the Suez Canal, at its exit from Lake Menzaleh, drawing by Grenet, to illustrate an excursion to the Suez Canal, in 1862, by Paul Merruau. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1863. Selva's collection., Grenet, Edward (1857-1915) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4325078: The square of Ett Meydan, Constantinople (present-day Istamboul, Turkey), drawing by Therond, to illustrate the study on Turkish women, of 1862, by F.Jerusalemy. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1863. Selva's collection., Therond, Emile Theodore (b.1821) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4325109: The Evening Prayer for Muslims, drawing by Alfred Couverchel (1824-1867), to illustrate Commander V.Colomieu's journey to the Algerian Sahara in 1862. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1863. Selva's collection., Couverchel, Alfred (1824-1867) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4325171: The picking of Syri, or betel, whose lime coated sheet is essential for the production of local Chic. Drawing by M. de Molins, to illustrate his journey to Java, 1858 to 1861. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection., Molins, Auguste de (1810-86) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4325183: The rat killer in Pekin. Drawing by Emile Bayard (1837-1891), to illustrate the journey of Shanghai to Moscow, from 1859 to 1862, by M. de Bourboulon, Minister of France to China. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection., Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4325193: Hostel courtyard in Chiang Ping Cheou. Drawing by Emile Bayard (1837-1891), to illustrate the journey of Shanghai to Moscow, from 1859 to 1862, by M. de Bourboulon, Minister of France to China. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection., Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4325197: Meriah Pujah or human sacrifice, Khondistan (English Indies). Drawing by Fuchs, to illustrate Major John Campbell's study of human sacrifices in the English Indies, 1840-1854. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection., French School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4325212: A Mongolian emigrant camel, carrying provisions, various utensils, carpets, blankets and wood of the tent frame, as well as young children in hanging baskets. Drawing by Emile Bayard (1837-1891), to illustrate the journey of Shanghai to Moscow, from 1859 to 1862, by M. de Bourboulon, Minister of France to China. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection., Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) / Bridgeman Images