EditorialPlains of Abraham, N. America: Plan of the battle fought there: 1759. The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, also known as the Battle of Quebec, (Bataille des Plaines d'Abraham or Première bataille de Québec in French) was a pivotal battle in the Seven...
EditorialTrunk-like noses of the rain-god Chac form the cornice of the East Building, Quadrangle of the Nuns, Uxmal. Uxmal lies on a dry limestone plateau and the only water supply came from rain, collected in huge reservoirs, hence the importance of the rain-god.
EditorialLe Clovis, Plateau de Bellecroix. Louis Auguste Lep?re (French, 1849-1918); published by A. Desmoulins (French, active c. 1908-1910). Date: 1890. Dimensions: 229 ? 164 mm (image); 320 ? 265 mm (sheet). Wood engraving in black on cream laid Japanese pap...
EditorialChild Holding a Tray (L'Enfant Portant un Plateau). Dated: 1862. Dimensions: plate: 24.2 x 16 cm (9 1/2 x 6 5/16 in.) sheet: 36.2 x 28.4 cm (14 1/4 x 11 3/16 in.). Medium: etching in black on laid paper.