Azara Collection

Silky anteater and black tamandua
Silky anteater or pygmy anteater (Azaras cagouare), Cyclopes didactylus, and black tamandua, Tamandua tetradactyla. From Felix de Azaras Voyages dans l Amerique Meridionale, 1801

AZARA, Felix de (1746-1821). Spanish explorer, naturalist, engineer and cartographer (engraving)
CUL4933546 AZARA, Felix de (1746-1821). Spanish explorer, naturalist, engineer and cartographer (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Madrid)

Portrait of Félix de Azara y Perera (1746-1821), 1806. Creator: Rodríguez Onofre, Antonio (1765-ca. 1825)
Portrait of Felix de Azara y Perera (1746-1821), 1806. Private Collection

View of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. From Felix de Azaras Voyages dans l Amerique Meridionale. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos

Guarani man and woman of Paraguay
Guarani people of Paraguay. They wear cotton skirts and hats with nets to hold harvested corn and fruit. From Felix de Azaras Voyages dans l Amerique Meridionale

Pampas fox or aguarachay, Lycalopex gymnocercus, and spiny rat or casiragua, Proechimys guairae. After Felix de Azaras Voyages dans l Amerique Meridionale

Jaguarundi and grey-headed tayra
Jaguarundi, Puma yagouaroundi, and grey-headed tayra, Eira barbara. From Felix de Azaras Voyages dans l Amerique Meridionale

Jaguar or yaguarete, Panthera onca. From Felix de Azaras Voyages dans l Amerique Meridionale. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Raccolta

Regal wren. Unknown species of wren from South America, called le Roi by Azara and found int Buenos Aires. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Red-crested turaco, toucan, aracari and toucanet
Red-crested turaco, Tauraco erythrolophus 1, green-billed toucan, Ramphastos dicolorus 2, ivory-billed aracari, Pteroglossus azara 3 and spot-billed toucanet, Selenidera maculirostris

Felix de Azara (1746-1821), writer, explorer of Paraguay and the Rio de la Plata during the 20 years he lived in South America

Felix de Azara (1742-1821), Spanish naval officer

Polyandria Monogynia Victorian Botanical Illustration, Azara, Toothed Azara, 1835
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved and Hand Colored Victorian Botanical Illustration of Azara, Toothed Azara, Polyandria Monogynia Victorian Botanical Illustration, 1835, Plants

Jose Nicolas de Azara (1731-1804), Spanish diplomat and patron of art and literature, 1784

Azara, Toothed Azara, Polyandria Monogynia Victorian Botanical Illustration, 1835
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved and Hand Colored Victorian Botanical Illustration of Azara, Toothed Azara, Polyandria Monogynia Victorian Botanical Illustration, 1835, Plants

Polyandria Monogynia Victorian Botanical Illustration, Azara, Toothed Azara, 1835
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved and Hand Colored Victorian Botanical Illustration of Azara, Toothed Azara, Polyandria Monogynia Victorian Botanical Illustration, 1835, Plants

Felix De Azara
FELIX DE AZARA Swiss soldier, naturalist, and traveller in South America Date: 1746 - 1811

Pampas or Azaras fox, Lycalopex gymnocercus.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

AZARA, F鬩x de (1746-1821). Spanish explorer, naturalist
AZARA, F鬩 x de (1746-1821). Spanish explorer, naturalist, engineer and cartographer. Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

Picture No. 10899206
Azara's Agouti / Black Agouti / Smoky Agouti / Grey Agouti (Dasyprocta fuliginosa) Date:

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Discover the enchanting world of Azara, where silky anteaters and black tamanduas roam freely. Take in the breathtaking view of Buenos Aires, Argentina's vibrant cityscape, while immersing yourself in the rich culture of Guarani men and women from Paraguay. Encounter the elusive Pampas fox as it gracefully traverses its natural habitat alongside jaguarundis and grey-headed tayras. Marvel at the majestic Jaguar or yaguarete, Panthera onca, a symbol of strength and power. Azara is not only a place but also a name that holds significance throughout history. Felix de Azara (1746-1821), an esteemed writer and explorer of Paraguay and Rio de la Plata, left an indelible mark on these lands. Another notable figure bearing this name was Jose Nicolas de Azara (1731-1804), a Spanish diplomat who became a patron of art and literature. Intrigue awaits as you delve into Victorian botanical illustrations showcasing Polyandria Monogynia - Toothed Azara from 1835. Immerse yourself in nature's symphony with sightings of regal wrens fluttering by along with vibrant red-crested turacos, toucans, aracaris, and toucanets. Let your imagination soar as you embark on this journey through time and space to uncover the wonders that lie within Azara.