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Tierra Collection (#2)

"Tierra: A Journey Through History and War" In the heart of Spain, in the province of Palencia, lies a hidden gem - the Monastery of Santa Maria

Background imageTierra Collection: Picture No. 10889396

Picture No. 10889396
Tierra del Fuego - mountain range and extensive bog Date:

Background imageTierra Collection: Picture No. 10889238

Picture No. 10889238
Cross - a giant cross mounted on a hill in the steppe of the chilean part of Tierra del Fuego Date:

Background imageTierra Collection: Picture No. 10885061

Picture No. 10885061
Tierra del Fuego - windswept tree standing on a slope overlooking a river valley and mountains Date:

Background imageTierra Collection: Picture No. 10885062

Picture No. 10885062
Tierra del Fuego - windswept tree standing on a slope overlooking a river valley and mountains Date:

Background imageTierra Collection: Picture No. 10885060

Picture No. 10885060
Tierra del Fuego - windswept tree standing on a slope overlooking a river valley and mountains Date:

Background imageTierra Collection: Picture No. 10885057

Picture No. 10885057
Tierra del Fuego - mountain range reflects in a little pond in a bog surrounded by red peat moss Date:

Background imageTierra Collection: Gunnera magellanica, gunnera

Gunnera magellanica, gunnera
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Dyseomone intgrifolia

Background imageTierra Collection: Pinguicula antarctica, butterwort

Pinguicula antarctica, butterwort
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Pinguicula alpina

Background imageTierra Collection: Lycopodium magellanicum, club moss

Lycopodium magellanicum, club moss
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Lycopodium glabellum

Background imageTierra Collection: Ranunculus biternatus, antarctic buttercup

Ranunculus biternatus, antarctic buttercup
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Ranunculus flaccidus

Background imageTierra Collection: Treasure of Aliseda. 7th c. BC. Tartessian art

Treasure of Aliseda. 7th c. BC. Tartessian art. Jewelry. SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: SPAIN. Aliseda

Background imageTierra Collection: Treasure of Aliseda. 7th c. BC. Gold earring

Treasure of Aliseda. 7th c. BC. Gold earring. Tartessian art. Jewelry. SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: SPAIN. Aliseda

Background imageTierra Collection: Treasure of Aliseda. 7th c. BC. Gold belt. Detail

Treasure of Aliseda. 7th c. BC. Gold belt. Detail. Tartessian art. Ceramics. SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: SPAIN. Aliseda

Background imageTierra Collection: MAGELLAND, Ferdinand (1480-1521). Portuguese

MAGELLAND, Ferdinand (1480-1521). Portuguese navigator and discoverer. Map of the Magellans Trip (Ferdinand Magellan) (1519). Southern of the Patagonia and Tierra Del Fuego

Background imageTierra Collection: Poster by Pedraza Blanco for the documentary

Poster by Pedraza Blanco for the documentary
" Poster by Pedraza Blanco for the documentary film " Tierra Espa񯬡 " (The Spanish Earth, 1937), written by Ernest Hemingway and John Dos Passos

Background imageTierra Collection: Title page from the Historia General de los

Title page from the Historia General de los
" Title page from the " Historia General de los hechos de los castellanos en las islas y tierra firme del mar Oc顮 o"

Background imageTierra Collection: Espa񡠨s. XX). Tierra y Libertad (Land and

Espa񡠨s. XX). Tierra y Libertad (Land and
" Espa񡠨 s. XX). " Tierra y Libertad" (Land and "

Background imageTierra Collection: Interior of workers shack. Porta de Tierra, San Juan, Puerto

Interior of workers shack. Porta de Tierra, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Date 1938 Jan

Background imageTierra Collection: Cadiz, Spain - Puerta de Tierra

Cadiz, Spain - Puerta de Tierra ( The Land Gate ). This marble monument was designed by Torcuato Cayon in the eighteenth century. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTierra Collection: Chile - Tierra del Fuego - Onga Indian Warrior

Chile - Tierra del Fuego - Onga Indian Warrior
Chile - Tierra del Fuego - Onas Indian Warrior in full battle dress Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTierra Collection: Indigenous Indians from Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

Indigenous Indians from Tierra del Fuego, Argentina Date: circa 1907

Background imageTierra Collection: Fuegans in their hut, 18th century

Fuegans in their hut, 18th century
Fuegians. Engraved plate depicting a group of Fuegians, the indigenous peoples of Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of South America

Background imageTierra Collection: Man and Woman from Tierra del Fuego

Man and Woman from Tierra del Fuego, and archipelago off the southernmost tip of the South American mainland, across the Strait of Magellan

Background imageTierra Collection: Ona Indians from Tierra del Fuego

Ona Indians from Tierra del Fuego
Ona Indians - Indigenous people from Tierra del Fuego, Southern Argentina, wearing Guanaco skin cloaks

Background imageTierra Collection: Fur - Seal Hunting

Fur - Seal Hunting
Hunting seal for their skins on the coasts of Tierra del Fuego and the Falklands : eared seals (otarys) are much favoured

Background imageTierra Collection: Tierra Del Fuego

Tierra Del Fuego
A surveying party of British sailors from HMS Nassau are attacked by natives of Tierra del Fuego, which is divided between Argentina and Chile

Background imageTierra Collection: Cooking an Old Lady

Cooking an Old Lady
When the natives run short of food, they strangle the oldest and least useful woman of the tribe and smoke her; when shes cooked, they consume her slice by tasty slice

Background imageTierra Collection: Racial / Tierra Del Fuego

Racial / Tierra Del Fuego
A settlement in Tierra del Fuego

Background imageTierra Collection: Racial /s Americans 19C

Racial /s Americans 19C
Various native people of South America: 1-3: Botocudos of Brazil 4-6: Patagonians 7-8: Natives of Tierra del Fuego Date: 19th century

Background imageTierra Collection: Argentina / Tierra Fuego

Argentina / Tierra Fuego
Tierra del Fuego: Easter Straits




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"Tierra: A Journey Through History and War" In the heart of Spain, in the province of Palencia, lies a hidden gem - the Monastery of Santa Maria. Its ancient walls hold stories that echo through time. Step into its Cloister of the Porteria and be transported to a bygone era. During the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), brave campesinos fought for their land and freedom. Fathers defended their families with unwavering determination, while posters highlighting the advantages of unity adorned city walls. Amidst this turmoil, an advertising poster emerged depicting campesinos standing strong together. It became a symbol of resilience during those dark times. But Tierra is not just about war; it also encompasses moments of joy and exploration. An engraving captures H Ms "Ruby's" visit to Staten Island in Tierra del Fuego, where curiosity knows no bounds. These images tell tales from different eras - snapshots frozen in time like DDE-90038017 or DDE-90037818. They invite us to reflect on our past, reminding us that history shapes our present and future. Tierra is more than just a place; it represents our connection to heritage and culture. It reminds us that even in times of struggle, there is beauty to be found - whether it's within the walls of a monastery or amidst fields tended by resilient campesinos. So let us embrace Tierra as we journey through its rich tapestry - weaving together stories from different chapters in history. Let these glimpses into the past inspire us to create a better future for generations yet to come.