Alvar Collection

Moss on alvar (limestone) at South Baymouth, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada

Tamara de Lempicka at the Venice Lido
Charles Alvar-Harding and Baroness Kuffner, aka the artist Tamara de Lempicka in a flamboyant picture hat at the Venice Lido

BBC radio announcers
Portraits of BBC radio announcers Frank Phillips, Joseph MacLeod, Alan Howland and Alvar Lidell. Date: circa 1940

Alvar Enciso Spain Rugby Union 02 October 1999 Date: 02 October 1999

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Here is the News
The Caption is Here is the News, and this is yours truly reading it. With radio being the most direct source of News, the broadcasts were avidly listened to

Dining Room with Finnish furniture, 1938. Arranged by Finmar Ltd, furniture designed by Alvar Aalto, made of cellulosed birch. Table legs and trolley framework bent from single pieces

Mr. J. C. Pritchards sitting-room in the Isokon Lawn Road Flats, 1936
Mr. J. C. Pritchards sitting-room in the Isokon Lawn Road Flats, London, England, designed by Wells Coates, 1936. Walls in panelled Venesta birch, carpet by Heal & Son Ltd

The entrance hall to Dr. H. J. Modreys flat at Highfield Court, 1936
The entrance hall to Dr. H. J. Modreys flat at Highfield Court, Golders Green, London, designed by A.V. Pilichowski, A.R.I.B.A. 1936. Floor of compressed cork tiles, wax polished

Discovery of America. Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca discovers the Florida coast and crosses the Mississippi for the first time, in 1527, engraving 1890

Saynatsalo Town Hall, 1940s. Artist: Alvar Aalto
Saynatsalo Town Hall, influenced by both Finnish vernacular culture and the Italian Renaissance, 1940s

James Mclaren & Alvar Enciso
James Mclaren and Alvar Enciso Scotland V Spain 14 October 1999 Date: 14 October 1999

CABEZA de VACA EXPEDITION. Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and his men during their eight-year trek between the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico City, 1528-36. Illustration by Alfred Russell

CABEZA de VACA (1490?-?1557) in the desert. Painting, 1906, by Frederic Remington

aLTO: SANITARIUM. The terrace of the sanitarium at Paimo, Finland designed by Alvar Aalto, 1929-1933

CABEZA DE VACA (c1490-c1557). Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca. Spanish explorer. Autograph signature

Picture No. 10754998
Mass of early purple orchids (Orchis mascula) and elder-flowered orchids (Dactylorhiza sambucina) in old limestone grassland on the Alvar (Orchis mascula) Date:

View of turlough in karst habitat, Lough Carran, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

View of carboniferous limestone landscape around lough, Lough Geallain, Mullagh More, Burren N. P
View of carboniferous limestone landscape around lough, Lough Geallain, Mullagh More, Burren N.P. The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) stunted habit, growing on limestone pavement, near Lough Geallain, Burren N. P
Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) stunted habit, growing on limestone pavement, near Lough Geallain, Burren N.P. The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

European Holly (Ilex aquifolium) stunted habit, growing on limestone pavement, near Lough Geallain, Burren N. P
European Holly (Ilex aquifolium) stunted habit, growing on limestone pavement, near Lough Geallain, Burren N.P. The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppice woodland on limestone pavement, Burren N. P
Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppice woodland on limestone pavement, Burren N.P. The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa) and violets, flowering, growing in Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppice woodland on limestone pavement, Burren N.P. The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

PEREZ VILLaMIL, Jenaro (1807-1854). El juramento de Alvar Fa񥺠 Minaya. 1847. Romanticism. Orientalism. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Sevilla. Royal Alcazars

CABEZA de VACA (c1490-c1557). Alvar Nu├▒ez Cabeza de Vaca. Spanish explorer. The arrival of Cabeza de Vaca and his companions

CABEZA de VACA (c1490-c1557). The arrival of Alvar Nu├▒ez Cabeza de Vaca and his companions, the sole survivors of Panfilo de Narvaezs 1528 Florida expedition

Wild orchids and cowslips. Early purple orchids (Orchis mascula), elder-flowered orchids (Dactylorhiza sambucina) and cowslips (Primula sp.) in old limestone grassland on the Alvar, Oland Island

Early purple orchids (Orchis mascula) in old limestone grassland on the Alvar, Oland Island, Sweden

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Alvar, a name that resonates with creativity and exploration. From BBC radio announcers delivering the latest news to Tamara de Lempicka capturing the vibrant atmosphere of Venice Lido, Alvar encompasses diverse talents and moments in history. One cannot overlook the artistic prowess Enciso, whose work during the WW2 era left an indelible mark on comic postcards. With his unique style, he brought humor and satire to life through illustrations that depicted "Here is the News. " In 1938, a dining room adorned with Finnish furniture showcased Alvar's impeccable taste for design and aesthetics. This space exuded elegance and sophistication, reflecting his keen eye for detail. Moving on to Mr. J. C. Pritchards' sitting-room in Isokon Lawn Road Flats in 1936, we witness another facet of Alvar's influence. The room radiated modernity while maintaining functionality—a testament to his ability to blend form and function seamlessly. The entrance hall to Dr. H. J Modreys' flat at Highfield Court also bore Alvar's touch in 1936. Its grandeur spoke volumes about his understanding of architectural beauty and how it can enhance one's living experience. However, not all instances tied directly to individuals named Alvar; we find ourselves transported back centuries when Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca discovered the Florida coast during America's early days of exploration—an event forever etched into history books. Fast forward to Saynatsalo Town Hall in the 1940s—another masterpiece by artist Alvar Aalto—the building stood as a symbol of innovation and community spirit under Aalto's visionary guidance. Lastly, James McLaren & Alvar Enciso united their talents once again at Saynatsalo Town Hall during this transformative period—a collaboration that further solidified their creative legacy. Alvars throughout time have shaped various realms: from radio broadcasting to art, design, and even exploration.