Frederick Catherwood

Frederick Catherwood (27 February 1799 – 27 September 1854) was an English artist, architect and explorer, best remembered for his meticulously detailed drawings of the ruins of the Maya civilization. He explored Mesoamerica in the mid 19th century with writer John Lloyd Stephens. Their books, Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatán and Incidents of Travel in Yucatán, were best sellers and introduced to the Western world the civilization of the ancient Maya. In 1837, Catherwood was elected into the National Academy of Design as an Honorary member.

For the 20th century politician, see Fred Catherwood.

Frederick Catherwood
The figure depicted in this lithograph is presumed to be a representation of Catherwood himself.
Born27 February 1799
Hoxton, England
Died27 September 1854(1854-09-27) (aged 55)
Atlantic Ocean
Occupation(s)Artist and Architect
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