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Cardon Collection

"Exploring the Beauty of Cardon: From Wineries to Wildlife" At the entrance of the "Bodega Finca Quara" winery in Cafayate, Argentina, stands a majestic display cacti

Background imageCardon Collection: Cardon cacti at the entrance of the 'Bodega Finca Quara' winery, Cafayate, Calchaqui Valleys

Cardon cacti at the entrance of the "Bodega Finca Quara" winery, Cafayate, Calchaqui Valleys, Salta province, Argentina

Background imageCardon Collection: Monkeys gathering leaves from tea bushes high

Monkeys gathering leaves from tea bushes high on a mountain and delivering them to their master. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Background imageCardon Collection: Mexico, Baja California, Loretio

Mexico, Baja California, Loretio

Background imageCardon Collection: Mexico, Baja California, Loreto, Sierra

Mexico, Baja California, Loreto, Sierra

Background imageCardon Collection: Mexico, Baja California, Sur, Bahia Concepcion

Mexico, Baja California, Sur, Bahia Concepcion

Background imageCardon Collection: The flowers of a cardon cactus (Leucostele atacamensis), Cianzo Valley, Humahuaca, Jujuy

The flowers of a cardon cactus (Leucostele atacamensis), Cianzo Valley, Humahuaca, Jujuy, Northwest Argentina.

Background imageCardon Collection: Portrait of the Harpist and composer Jean-Baptiste Cardon (1760-1803), 1782

Portrait of the Harpist and composer Jean-Baptiste Cardon (1760-1803), 1782. Private Collection

Background imageCardon Collection: Portrait of the Harpist and composer Jean-Baptiste Cardon (1760-1803), 1782

Portrait of the Harpist and composer Jean-Baptiste Cardon (1760-1803), 1782. Private Collection

Background imageCardon Collection: Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) and Mexican giant cardon (Pachycereus pringlei

Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) and Mexican giant cardon (Pachycereus pringlei) amongst rocks in Sonoran Desert, at sunset. Baja California, Mexico. 2017

Background imageCardon Collection: Tartar soldiers, Qing Dynasty China

Tartar soldiers, Qing Dynasty China
Tartar soldiers going to mount guard at the palace gates, Qing Dynasty China. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Background imageCardon Collection: Chinese rice mill with blindfolded mules turning

Chinese rice mill with blindfolded mules turning a millstone, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Background imageCardon Collection: Chinese toy seller and boys playing Jianzi, Qing Dynasty

Chinese toy seller and boys playing Jianzi, Qing Dynasty
Chinese itinerant toy seller and boys playing Jianzi by kicking a shuttlecock, Qing Dynasty. The toy man holds a bamboo stick with three small puppets

Background imageCardon Collection: Embroiderer working on two pieces of silk

Embroiderer working on two pieces of silk cloth, Qing Dynasty. One with a bird for a civil mandarin, one with a quadruped animal for a military mandarin

Background imageCardon Collection: Chinese artillery, QIng Dynasty

Chinese artillery, QIng Dynasty
Chinese artillery: cannon with narrow muzzle like a musket, Chinese style culverine and large-bore cannon on wheels. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Background imageCardon Collection: Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) and Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris

Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) and Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) in Sonoran Desert, rainbow in background. Catavina, Valle de los Cirios Reserve, Baja California, Mexico

Background imageCardon Collection: Mexico, Mexican, Baja California, Sur, El Sargento, Sea of Cortez, Isla Cerralvo at dawn

Mexico, Mexican, Baja California, Sur, El Sargento, Sea of Cortez, Isla Cerralvo at dawn

Background imageCardon Collection: Echinopsis atacamensis (commonly know as 'Cardon' cacti) inside 'Los Cardones National Park'

Echinopsis atacamensis (commonly know as "Cardon" cacti) inside "Los Cardones National Park", Salta province, Argentina. Some exemplars can live over 300 years

Background imageCardon Collection: Cardon cacti (Echinopsis atacamensis) inside the lands of Finca Montenieva, near the Acsibi Cave

Cardon cacti (Echinopsis atacamensis) inside the lands of Finca Montenieva, near the Acsibi Cave, Seclantas, Calchaqui Valleys, Salta province, Argentina

Background imageCardon Collection: Lavender flowers in the garden of the Bodega Colome winery estancia, near Molinos

Lavender flowers in the garden of the Bodega Colome winery estancia, near Molinos, Calchaqui Valleys, Salta province, Argentina. Bodega Colome is the oldest winery in Argentina, estabilished in 1831

Background imageCardon Collection: Lavender flowers and a cardon cactus in the garden of the Bodega Colome winery estancia

Lavender flowers and a cardon cactus in the garden of the Bodega Colome winery estancia, near Molinos, Calchaqui Valleys, Salta province, Argentina

Background imageCardon Collection: The vineyards of the Bodega San Pedro de Yacochuya winery in autumn with lavender flowers

The vineyards of the Bodega San Pedro de Yacochuya winery in autumn with lavender flowers and cardon cacti in the foreground, Cafayate, Calchaqui Valleys, Salta province, Argentina

Background imageCardon Collection: North America, Mexico, Baja California Sur, El Sargento Sea of Cortez (m)

North America, Mexico, Baja California Sur, El Sargento Sea of Cortez (m)

Background imageCardon Collection: Latin America, Central America, Mexico, mexican, Baja, Baja California

Latin America, Central America, Mexico, mexican, Baja, Baja California, Boulder fileds near Catvina (m)

Background imageCardon Collection: Central America, Mexico, Baja, Baja California, Sur, Catavina sunset

Central America, Mexico, Baja, Baja California, Sur, Catavina sunset

Background imageCardon Collection: Central America, Mexico, Mexican, Baja, Baja California, desert near Catavina

Central America, Mexico, Mexican, Baja, Baja California, desert near Catavina

Background imageCardon Collection: Desert outside of La Ventanaz, Baja California, Mexico

Desert outside of La Ventanaz, Baja California, Mexico

Background imageCardon Collection: Desert Mountains outside of the city of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Desert Mountains outside of the city of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Background imageCardon Collection: Yellow-footed gull (Larus livens) perched on Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei)

Yellow-footed gull (Larus livens) perched on Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei). El Pardito Island, Islands of Gulf of California Protected Area, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Background imageCardon Collection: Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) with Elephant Rock beyond

Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) with Elephant Rock beyond. Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Background imageCardon Collection: Santa Catalina Island leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus bugastrolepis)

Santa Catalina Island leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus bugastrolepis) in front of Mexican giant cardon cactuses (Pachycereus pringlei)

Background imageCardon Collection: DDE-90037976

DDE-90037976
Argentina, Salta, Cardones National Park. Cardon is a specie of cactus. Date: 15/04/2010

Background imageCardon Collection: DDE-90037975

DDE-90037975
Argentina, Salta, Cardones National Park. Cardon is a specie of cactus. Date: 15/04/2010

Background imageCardon Collection: Baja

Baja
Vultures on Cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei), near La Ventana, Sea of Cortez, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Background imageCardon Collection: La Paz

La Paz
Mexico; Baja California Sur; La Paz; Gulf of California; Isla Espiritu Santo;

Background imageCardon Collection: Chile Cactus

Chile Cactus
South America, Chile, Altiplano, Antofagasta, San Pedro de Atacama, Andes Mountains, cardon

Background imageCardon Collection: Chile Cactus

Chile Cactus
South America, Chile, Altiplano, Antofagasta, San Pedro de Atacama, Andes Mountains, cardon

Background imageCardon Collection: Baja

Baja
Desert outside of, La Paz, Baja California, Mexico

Background imageCardon Collection: Fesert Light

Fesert Light
South America, Argentina, Jujuy, Humahuaca, Tilcara, Quebra Humahuaca, cactus

Background imageCardon Collection: Cactus

Cactus
South America, Argentina, argentinian, Jujui, Andes, Altiplano, Susques, cactus

Background imageCardon Collection: Cardon

Cardon, Cactus near Susques, Jujuy, Argentina, South America

Background imageCardon Collection: Baja

Baja
Desert outside of, La Paz, Baja California, Mexico

Background imageCardon Collection: Fesert Light

Fesert Light
South America, Argentina, Jujuy, Humahuaca, Tilcara, Quebra Humahuaca, cactus

Background imageCardon Collection: Cactus

Cactus
Cardones, Cactus near Amaicha del Valle, Tucuman, Argentina, South America

Background imageCardon Collection: Cardon

Cardon
Southern Hemisphere, South America, Argentina, Amaicha del Valle, Tucuman, cardon, cactus, landscape, andes, desert, travel

Background imageCardon Collection: Water cart for the Imperial Family, Qing Dynasty China

Water cart for the Imperial Family, Qing Dynasty China. The wagon is loaded with cubical tin vessels filled with river water

Background imageCardon Collection: Porcelain factory in China, Qing Dynasty

Porcelain factory in China, Qing Dynasty. Workers painting dishes by hand while another brings more plates. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Background imageCardon Collection: Chinese weapons or implements of war, Qing Dynasty

Chinese weapons or implements of war, Qing Dynasty. Halbert 1, scimitar 2, bows 3, 4, quiver 5, crossbow 6, crossbow darts 7, basket of crossbow balls 8, musket 9, iron crook 10, Hand of Justice 11

Background imageCardon Collection: Chinese lamp on a chair stand and wax candles, Qing Dynasty

Chinese lamp on a chair stand and wax candles, Qing Dynasty
Chinese lamp on a chair stand and wax candles made of tallow from the tallow tree, Triadica sebifera, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon



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"Exploring the Beauty of Cardon: From Wineries to Wildlife" At the entrance of the "Bodega Finca Quara" winery in Cafayate, Argentina, stands a majestic display cacti, welcoming visitors with their unique charm. High up in the trees, monkeys gather leaves from tea bushes near the Calchaqui Valleys in Salta province, Argentina - a testament to nature's intricate connections. A Yellow-footed gull finds solace perched on a Mexican giant cardon cactus on El Pardito Island in Mexico's Gulf of California Protected Area - an unexpected harmony between bird and plant. Santa Catalina Island boasts not only its leaf-toed gecko but also the striking presence of Mexican giant cardon cactuses that add an exotic touch to Loreto Bay National Park. The Vickers-Armstrong Elswick Works in Newcastle Upon Tyne may seem far removed from these natural wonders, but it serves as a reminder that beauty can be found both within and beyond urban landscapes. Witnessing the blooming flowers of Mexican giant cardon cacti is truly enchanting as they grace Loreto Bay National Park with bursts of color during May - a sight worth cherishing forever. Travel back in time to Qing Dynasty China where blindfolded mules turn Chinese rice mills and toy sellers engage boys playing Jianzi - capturing moments filled with tradition and joy. Delicate hands embroider two pieces of silk meticulously, showcasing centuries-old craftsmanship that continues to thrive amidst changing times. Marvel at ancient Chinese artillery from Qing Dynasty days - reminders of military prowess intertwined with history's tapestry. In awe beneath Boojum trees' towering presence stand Mexican giant cardons.