Bandera Collection

Indian shot, achira or meeru, Canna indica (Canna edulis). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants

Cover of Diario de una Bandera by Francisco Franco. 1922
Cover of Diario de una Bandera by Francisco Franco.1922

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Nuetra bandera La de Espana! Alistaos en el Requete! (Our Flag, the Spanish One! Join the Requete!). Carlist poster

Bandera, Texas, USA. Sign for homemade burgers in the Texas Hill Country. (Editorial Use Only)

Bandera, Texas, USA. Texas friendly sign in the Texas Hill Country. (Editorial Use Only)

Bandera, Texas, USA. Chalkboard sign for pickles in the Texas Hill Country. (Editorial Use Only)

Stepan Bandera (1909-1959). Artist: Anonymous
Stepan Bandera (1909-1959). Private Collection

The Flag. National Poems by Francisco Luis Bernardez (1900-1
Francisco Luis Bernardez (1900-1978). Argentinian poet. National Poems. The flag. Title cover. Edition of Buenos Aires, 1950. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

Avenida 9 de Julio - Buenos Aires, Argentina on Flag Day
Avenida 9 de Julio - Buenos Aires, Argentina on National Flag Day (Dia de la Bandera) - June 20th. Date: circa 1930s

JOSE RODRIGUEZ POLICARPO (1829-1914). Mexican-American scout and minister. Photographed with his family in front of their ranch at Privilege Creek in Bandera County, Texas, late 19th century

North America, USA, New Mexico, Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano, Lava Scarred and gnarled
USA, New Mexico, Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano, Lava Scarred and gnarled Tree trunk. (Large format sizes available)

North America, Mexico, State of Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta. View of Puerto Vallarta from Banderas Bay, Sierra Madre mountains in distance

Canna indica, Indian shot
Plate 919 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Bandera: A Tapestry of Colors and Stories" In the vast tapestry of history, "bandera" weaves a vibrant thread that connects various cultures, places, and moments in time. From the Indian shot to achira or meeru (Canna indica), this captivating flower has adorned landscapes with its striking beauty for centuries. Delving into literature, one cannot overlook the cover of Diario de una Bandera by Francisco Franco in 1922. This evocative image hints at the complex layers hidden within its pages, reflecting a tumultuous era marked by the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). The phrase "Nuestra bandera" resonates deeply as it symbolizes unity amidst chaos. Venturing across continents, Bandera finds itself nestled in Texas Hill Country where homemade burgers tempt taste buds under rustic signs. Here, friendly greetings echo through charming towns like Bandera, Texas - a place where local flavors are celebrated with chalkboard signs boasting pickles and other delights. Yet beyond culinary pleasures lies Stepan Bandera (1909-1959), an enigmatic figure whose identity remains shrouded in mystery. An anonymous artist captures his essence on canvas, leaving us pondering his role in shaping history's narrative. Poetry too pays homage to "banderas. " In National Poems by Francisco Luis Bernardez (1900-1), verses dance gracefully around these cherished symbols that stir national pride. Meanwhile, Buenos Aires' Avenida 9 de Julio comes alive on Flag Day as Argentinians gather to honor their flag's significance - a moment brimming with patriotism and admiration. Traveling further north brings us to New Mexico's Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano - nature's masterpiece scarred yet resilient from ancient lava flows. Here lies evidence of Earth's fiery past intertwined with indigenous stories passed down through generations.