Carl Nebel

Carl Nebel (18 March 1805 – 4 June 1855) was a German engineer, architect and draughtsman,[1] best known for his detailed paintings and lithographic prints made from them of the Mexican landscape and people during the battles of the Mexican–American War.

The two came to an agreement to collaborate as the war was ending, Kendall having apparently been familiar with Nebel's earlier work.

While Kendall went to Paris to cover events in 1848, Nebel remained in Mexico for an unknown length of time to complete the initial sketches for the book's illustrations.

[5] The most famous in the Mexican war series is his depiction of General Winfield Scott's 1847 entry to the main square Zócalo of Mexico City, with the U.S. flag flying over the National Palace.

The war scene Nebel presents is closer to the reality on the ground, where the conquering U.S. forces were not welcomed by the resident population, particularly by a street person (lépero) about to hurl a rock at the invaders.