Explorers Collection (#40)

Portrait of Otto Y. Schmidt (1891-1956), 1921-1922. Artist: Andreev, Nikolai Andreevich (1873-1932)
Portrait of Otto Y. Schmidt (1891-1956), 1921-1922. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Tthe voyage to Novaya Zemlya in 1596, 1679-1681. Artist: Luyken, Jan (Johannes) (1649-1712)
Tthe voyage to Novaya Zemlya in 1596, 1679-1681. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden

africa, animals, antique, archival, art, asia, australia, border, cartography, continents, culture, decorative, depicted, depicting, depiction, diversity, document, eastern hemisphere, europe

Startling Stories - The Bottom of the World by John C. Burroughs and Hulbert Burroughs. Three reptile-like aliens surrender to two space explorers each wielding a gun

The Scouting Party, 1851. By Willim Tlee Ranney (1812-1857)
Willim Tlee Ranney (1812-1857). American painter. The Scouting Party, 1851. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Madrid. Spain

Cameron, Verney Lovett (1844-1894). British traveler and explorer. Camerons Expedition to Central Africa (July 15, 1875). Nineteenth-century colored engraving

The caravan of Dr. Livingstone found a group of armed native
History of Africa. The caravan of Dr. Livingstone found a group of armed natives. Engraving by A. Beatrand. Coloured. 1882

CREVAUS, Jules Nicholas (1847-1882). French doctor and explo
CREVAUS, Jules Nicholas (Lorquin, 1847-El Chaco, 1882). French doctor and explorer. Departure of the expedition of the Colony Crevaux. Colored engraving

Stanley and Livingstone in a canoe from the village Ujiji in Ruzizi river. Colored engraving

AMUNDSEN, Roald Engebrecht (Borge, 1872, in the Arctic, 1928). Norwegian explorer. Engraving by Hildibrand. Coloured

LA Perouse Anchor Found
The French admiral Dumont d Urville sails to Polynesia in the Astrolabe in search of remains of La Perouse : he dredges up an anchor of the explorers ship off Vanikoro. Date: 1826 - 1829

Sir Walter Raleigh by William Devereux
Promotional postcard for Sir Walter Raleigh by William Devereux, First produced Birmingham, 4th October and the Lyric Theatre, 13th October 1909. Artist: Charles Buchel

Samuel Baker, explorer in East Africa, with his wife Florence, near the Karuma Falls. The natives assume he is Spekes brother, because their beards are similar. Date: circa 1864

Baker, Speke and Grant, explorers in East Africa
Samuel White Baker, John Hanning Speke and James Augustus Grant, explorers in East Africa, enjoying a civilised meal together under an awning. Date: 1863

French explorers visiting a Chamorro stilt house on Guam.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Members of the Cho Oyu expedition, Nepal. (L. to R.) standing: Mr R. G. College; Mr E. Hillary; Mr E Shipton; Dr. L.G.C. Pugh; Mr H. E. Riddiford; Mr G. Lowe. sitting: Mr C.H. Secord; Mr R.C

Congo - A Missionary Camp Date: circa 1910s

Col. Joe Shelley
Portrait photograph of Col. Joe Shelley (Mexican Joe). Veteran scout, big game hunter, explorer and missionary in Equatorial Africa. Date: 1889

Tippoo Tib (1837-1905)
Photograph of Tippoo Tib, then Chief of the Manyema, c.1887. His real name was Hamid ibn Mohammed and he was an African-Arab adventurer and warrior, who controlled a large section of Central Africa

Marine compass

Illustration, man and woman driving small red jeep over sand hill, low angle view

Illustration of Australian explorers Burke, Wills and King suffering from exhaustion and starvation in outback as camel eats leaves from tree

Monumental Pillar on Beechey Island to the Memory of Lieutenant Bellot and Other
Monumental Pillar on Beechey Island to the Memory of Lieutenant Bellot and other Explorers, 1854

The Arctic Expedition - The Alert near Holsteinborg, Greenland: Sternpost
XJF448209 The Arctic Expedition - The Alert near Holsteinborg, Greenland: Sternpost Cutter of Iceboat on Skids, published in The Graphic, engraved by J

The Austrian Polar Expedition, published in The Graphic, Novemeber 14 1874
XJF448206 The Austrian Polar Expedition, published in The Graphic, Novemeber 14 1874 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Floe-Berg Aground, published in The Illustrated London News Noember 11 1876
XJF448204 A Floe-Berg Aground, published in The Illustrated London News Noember 11 1876 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lieutenant Parr setting off to bring help to the northern sledge party, published
XJF448205 Lieutenant Parr setting off to bring help to the northern sledge party, published in The Illustrated London News, c.1875-78 (engraving) by English School

Kamrasis first Lesson in the Bible, illustration from A Journal of the
XJF441958 Kamrasis first Lesson in the Bible, illustration from A Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile by John Hanning Speke, published in 1864 (engraving) by Whymper

James Sligo Jameson, 1890 (wood engraving)
KW441401 James Sligo Jameson, 1890 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Sligo Jameson (1856-88), naturalist, artist

Members of Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, 1890 (wood
KW441397 Members of Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, 1890 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mackays missionary station at Usambiro, 1890 (wood engraving)
KW441392 Mackays missionary station at Usambiro, 1890 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Left to right: Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)

Dr. David Livingstone in the first boat, flying the English flag, and Henry Morton
KW409916 Dr. David Livingstone in the first boat, flying the English flag, and Henry Morton Stanley in the second boat, flying the American flag, during their expedition in Africa in 1872

Last lines written by Dr. David Livingstone, illustration from The World in the Hands
KW409915 Last lines written by Dr. David Livingstone, illustration from The World in the Hands, published 1878 (engraving) by Livingstone

Fragment of Stanleys diary, illustration from The World in the Hands
KW409912 Fragment of Stanleys diary, illustration from The World in the Hands, published 1878 (engraving) by Stanley, Henry Morton (1841-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Engraving from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving)
KW392560 Engraving from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Spanish, out of copyright

Exploration costumes, illustration from Expedition du Tegetthoff by Julius Prayer
XIR346530 Exploration costumes, illustration from Expedition du Tegetthoff by Julius Prayer (1841-1915) engraved by Charles Barbant (d.1922) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Riou

THE HAYDOCK COLLIERY EXPLOSION, UK, 1. Some Results of the Explosion. -2. The Pit Brow
THE HAYDOCK COLLIERY EXPLOSION, UK, 1. Some Results of the Explosion.-2. The Pit Brow: Volunteer Explorers Going Down.-3. Bringing out the Body of One of the Victims.-4

2962708; out of copyright

Hernan Cortes de Monroy y Pizarro, from History of The Conquest of Mexico, published 1850
KW2603366 HernAan CortA©s de Monroy y Pizarro, from History of The Conquest of Mexico, published 1850 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

The Pack off Sylvia Headland, engraved by A
KW282167 The Pack off Sylvia Headland, engraved by A.W. Graham, from Arctic Explorations in the Years 1853, 54, 55, Volume I, by Doctor Elisha Kent Kane (1820-57) published Philadelphia

The Look Out from Cape George Russell, engraved by R
KW282165 The Look Out from Cape George Russell, engraved by R. Hinshelwood, from Arctic Explorations in the Years 1853, 54, 55, Volume I, by Doctor Elisha Kent Kane (1820-57) published Philadelphia

Life in the Brig, engraved by J. McGoffin, from Arctic Explorations in the Years 1853
KW282149 Life in the Brig, engraved by J. McGoffin, from Arctic Explorations in the Years 1853, 54, 55, Volume I, by Doctor Elisha Kent Kane (1820-57) published Philadelphia

Crossing the Ice Belt at Coffee Gorge, engraved by R
KW282139 Crossing the Ice Belt at Coffee Gorge, engraved by R. Hinshlewood, from Arctic Explorations in the Years 1853, 54, 55, Volume I, by Doctor Elisha Kent Kane (1820-57) published Philadelphia

Amerigo Vespucci lands in the New World, from The Life and Voyages of Americus Vespuccius
KW285501 Amerigo Vespucci lands in the New World, from The Life and Voyages of Americus Vespuccius, published by Horace Mansfield, New Haven, Connecticut, 1853 (litho) by American School

Winter View of Fort Franklin, engraved by Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857) May 1828
XJF270072 Winter View of Fort Franklin, engraved by Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857) May 1828 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Back, George (1796-1878) (after); Private Collection; English

The Eskimoes Pillaging the Boats, engraved by Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857) May 1828
XJF270071 The Eskimoes Pillaging the Boats, engraved by Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857) May 1828 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Back, George (1796-1878) (after); Private Collection; English

Expedition passing through Point Lata on the Ice, engraved by Edward Francis Finden
XJF270070 Expedition passing through Point Lata on the Ice, engraved by Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857) 25th June 1821 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Back

America, plate 84, from Atlas Minor Sive Geographica Compendiosa, 1680
XYC258623 America, plate 84, from Atlas Minor Sive Geographica Compendiosa, 1680 (hand-coloured engraving) by Visscher, Nicolaes the Younger (1649-1702); 60.2x97.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art

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"Unveiling the Spirit of Exploration: From Africa to Antarctica" Embarking on a journey through time and space, they have left an indelible mark on our world. The map of Africa vividly illustrates their intrepid travels, tracing the paths they carved in pursuit of discovery. On board the Terra Nova, Captain Scott meticulously crafts his plans in his workshop, driven by an unwavering determination to conquer uncharted territories. Alongside him stand Sir Ernest Shackleton and other brave souls who ventured into the icy realms of Antarctica, defying nature's harshest conditions. In 1861, Auguste-Rosalie Bisson captures a breathtaking moment during "The Ascent of Mont Blanc, " immortalizing the audacity and resilience that define these fearless pioneers. Their exploits etched upon maps like scars tell tales of courage against all odds. At Biggin Hill, a team comprising five men and one remarkable young woman - a 20-year-old secretary - stands united as they prepare for their own daring expedition. Bound by shared dreams and aspirations, they embody the spirit that propels humanity forward. Frozen into ice aboard Fridtjof Nansen's ship Fram in 1893, these explorers demonstrate unparalleled endurance amidst desolate landscapes. They push boundaries not only physically but also intellectually as they unravel mysteries hidden within Earth's frozen heart. Scott of the Antarctic follows in the footsteps of his predecessors with unwavering resolve aboard Terra Nova - captured majestically on The Sphere's front cover. His relentless pursuit brings us closer to understanding our planet's secrets while reminding us that exploration is both exhilarating and perilous. Witnessing Captain Scott attacking the South Pole fills us with awe at human ambition personified; it reminds us that there are no limits when we dare to dream big. Plaza Colon and Cathedral in Mayaguez beckon us further still – showcasing how exploration transcends geographical boundaries to encompass the rich tapestry of human history.