1839

Facsimile edition of the watercolors and notebook done in 1839 by Besnes e Irigoyen (b. Spain 1789- d. Uruguay 1865) during his official visit to the city of San Pedro del Durazno as a member of the Topographic Commission. The notebook includes drawings, notes and sketches later used as "aide-memoire" for the 37 watercolors that graphically document the architecture, costumes and daily life of the capital city of the Durazno province. The original sketchbook is part of the collection of the Museum of National History.