Frederick Catherwood

Frederick Catherwood was a 19th-century British artist and explorer known for documenting ancient Central American civilizations such as the Maya and Aztecs. His detailed drawings and illustrations captured temple ruins, city layouts, and intricate carvings at sites like Chichen Itza and Copán. Catherwood's work greatly contributed to archaeological understanding and inspired interest in Mayan archaeology. His collaborations with explorer John Lloyd Stephens in the 1830s helped bring the mysteries of these ancient sites to the wider public through published books and drawings.