In 1880, the couple secured a contract to illustrate a series of articles for Century Magazine. For this endeavour, the pair embarked on travel to North Africa, Spain and Portugal, visiting localities, such as Tangier and Tétouan in Morocco, that not been covered by any of the illustrated magazines of the period. In Europe, they lived with gypsies, and also spent a brief period living with the rebels of Don Carlos.
In 1880, the couple secured a contract to create artwork for Century Magazine. This assignment took them on a journey through North Africa, Spain, and Portugal, where they explored new locations such as Tangier and Tétouan in Morocco that had not been previously illustrated. In Europe, they immersed themselves with gypsy communities and spent time with the Don Carlos rebels.