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Exploring Collection (#10)

"Embarking on a Journey of Discovery: Exploring the Depths of the Unknown" Apollo 17 astronaut floating in space, gazing at distant galaxies

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DDE-90033630
Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) Kit emerging from den on hillside along Diskobukta Bay Date: 17/07/2007

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DDE-90033514
Norway. Exploring an old settlement at Kingodden Svalbard Archipelago, Norway. Date: 09/02/2006

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DDE-90027861
Kayaking at the end end of Azure Lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada. Date: 11/06/2005

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DDE-90025418
Oman, Rub Al Khali desert, driving on the dunes Date: 10/09/2005

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DDE-90023767
Antarctica, Aitcho Islands. Exploring gentoo colony Aitcho Islands, Antarctica. Date: 09/02/2006

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DDE-90020299
Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara. Ballooning in the Masai Mara over the wildebeest migration. Date: 03/05/2005

Background imageExploring Collection: Hiking up to the Amphitheatre, Drakensberg Mountains, Royal Natal National Park

Hiking up to the Amphitheatre, Drakensberg Mountains, Royal Natal National Park, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, Africa

Background imageExploring Collection: Hikers on Gornergrat, Matterhorn Peak, 4478m, Zermatt, Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Hikers on Gornergrat, Matterhorn Peak, 4478m, Zermatt, Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: Hiker with head torch watching the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) standing on Ramberg beach

Hiker with head torch watching the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) standing on Ramberg beach, Nordland county, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

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Kościelec
Karol Nienartowicz

Background imageExploring Collection: Dubai Desert Safari. Creator: Viet Chu

Dubai Desert Safari. Creator: Viet Chu
Dubai Desert Safari

Background imageExploring Collection: Crusoes Adventure in the Cave, illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1660-1731)

Crusoes Adventure in the Cave, illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) (colour litho)
IL193465 Crusoes Adventure in the Cave, illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageExploring Collection: Map showing the route taken by William Dampier on his expedition which reached the shores of New

Map showing the route taken by William Dampier on his expedition which reached the shores of New Holland, now Western Australia, in 1699. From a contemporary map

Background imageExploring Collection: Aerial view of two hikers walking in the snowcapped forest at dawn, Iso-Syote, Lapland, Finland

Aerial view of two hikers walking in the snowcapped forest at dawn, Iso-Syote, Lapland, Finland, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: Hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageExploring Collection: Women on their way up Mount Kilimanjaro, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Women on their way up Mount Kilimanjaro, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageExploring Collection: Fram in the Arctic Ocean (oil on canvas)

Fram in the Arctic Ocean (oil on canvas)
476834 Fram in the Arctic Ocean (oil on canvas) by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 38.5 x 29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fram i Polhavet)

Background imageExploring Collection: Hiking over Hardanger glacier (w / c on paper)

Hiking over Hardanger glacier (w / c on paper)
OVR371459 Hiking over Hardanger glacier (w/c on paper) by Bergslien, Nils (1853-1928); 23x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageExploring Collection: Diver, urchins and hard coral, Hawaii, USA

Diver, urchins and hard coral, Hawaii, USA
Slate pencil sea urchins (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) colour the foreground of this Hawaiian reef scene with a young lady scuba diving at Molokini Marine Preserve off the island of Maui; Hawaii

Background imageExploring Collection: Green sea turtle and divers, Hawaii, USA

Green sea turtle and divers, Hawaii, USA
Green sea turtle (Chelonia Midas) and divers; Hawaii, United States of America

Background imageExploring Collection: Beech and Ash on the Greta, from The Park and the Forest, 1841

Beech and Ash on the Greta, from The Park and the Forest, 1841

Background imageExploring Collection: Cycling the shore of Lake Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Cycling the shore of Lake Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageExploring Collection: A hiker standing on a rock peninsula at Lake Powell, Arizona, United States of America

A hiker standing on a rock peninsula at Lake Powell, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Background imageExploring Collection: A man hiking on the edge of a cliff overlooking Horseshoe Bend near Page, Arizona

A man hiking on the edge of a cliff overlooking Horseshoe Bend near Page, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Background imageExploring Collection: A man sitting on the edge of a cliff overlooking Horseshoe Bend near Page, Arizona

A man sitting on the edge of a cliff overlooking Horseshoe Bend near Page, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Background imageExploring Collection: Hiker admiring Dent du Geant and Mont Blanc covered with snow reflected in Lacs des

Hiker admiring Dent du Geant and Mont Blanc covered with snow reflected in Lacs des Cheserys at sunset, Haute Savoie, French Alps, France, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: Silhouette of man with backpack admiring sunset at Grauseeli Lake, Murren Birg

Silhouette of man with backpack admiring sunset at Grauseeli Lake, Murren Birg, Jungfrau Region, Bern Canton, Switzerland, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: Hiker man walking on waters edge admiring mountains reflected in the sea, Tungeneset

Hiker man walking on waters edge admiring mountains reflected in the sea, Tungeneset, Senja, Troms county, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: Hiker man contemplating the sharp rocks of mountain peaks standing beside rock pools

Hiker man contemplating the sharp rocks of mountain peaks standing beside rock pools, Tungeneset, Senja, Troms county, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: Hiker man with camping tent admiring Mount Segla and fjord from Hesten peak at sunset

Hiker man with camping tent admiring Mount Segla and fjord from Hesten peak at sunset, Senja, Troms county, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: Person hiking on Husfjellet mountain at dawn, Senja island, Troms county, Norway

Person hiking on Husfjellet mountain at dawn, Senja island, Troms county, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: Hikers walking on footpath on Barden mountain above Fjordgard towards Segla peak

Hikers walking on footpath on Barden mountain above Fjordgard towards Segla peak, Senja island, Troms county, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: Rear view of man walking on path to Husfjellet mountain peak at sunrise, Senja island

Rear view of man walking on path to Husfjellet mountain peak at sunrise, Senja island, Troms county, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: Folding Screen (Biombo), China, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Folding Screen (Biombo), China, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Folding Screen (Biombo), China, 17th century

Background imageExploring Collection: Portrait of Alisha Kent Kane (1820-57) (litho)

Portrait of Alisha Kent Kane (1820-57) (litho)
KW254664 Portrait of Alisha Kent Kane (1820-57) (litho) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExploring Collection: Erik Rode discovers Greenland, 1875 (oil on canvas)

Erik Rode discovers Greenland, 1875 (oil on canvas)
3929393 Erik Rode discovers Greenland, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Rasmussen, J.E. Carl (1841-93); 137.7x223.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images; Danish, out of copyright

Background imageExploring Collection: The Vivarium of Lucullus, 1833 (etching with brown wash)

The Vivarium of Lucullus, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384996 The Vivarium of Lucullus, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExploring Collection: The Aerophore, for exploring Dangerous Mines (engraving)

The Aerophore, for exploring Dangerous Mines (engraving)
1105656 The Aerophore, for exploring Dangerous Mines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Aerophore, for exploring Dangerous Mines)

Background imageExploring Collection: Exploring in the King Country, North Island, New Zealand, I (engraving)

Exploring in the King Country, North Island, New Zealand, I (engraving)
1061634 Exploring in the King Country, North Island, New Zealand, I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploring in the King Country, North Island)

Background imageExploring Collection: The Fram in the ice (chromolitho)

The Fram in the ice (chromolitho)
1094298 The Fram in the ice (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fram in the ice)

Background imageExploring Collection: Nansen abandons the Fram (chromolitho)

Nansen abandons the Fram (chromolitho)
1094297 Nansen abandons the Fram (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nansen abandons the Fram)

Background imageExploring Collection: Leif Ericson discovers the shore of Vinland the Good, probably Newfoundland (engraving)

Leif Ericson discovers the shore of Vinland the Good, probably Newfoundland (engraving)
1127236 Leif Ericson discovers the shore of Vinland the Good, probably Newfoundland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExploring Collection: The Flash of Lightening: Caught in a Mountain Storm, (colour litho)

The Flash of Lightening: Caught in a Mountain Storm, (colour litho)
STC423831 The Flash of Lightening: Caught in a Mountain Storm, (colour litho) by Loutherbourg, Philip James (Jacques) de (1740-1812); Private Collection; (add.info.: From)

Background imageExploring Collection: Game of 'Voyage Around the World', published by Ackermann

Game of "Voyage Around the World", published by Ackermann
DHC379955 Game of " Voyage Around the World", published by Ackermann, Wissembourg (colour litho) by Wentzel, F. C

Background imageExploring Collection: A Caffre Fair (colour litho)

A Caffre Fair (colour litho)
2812069 A Caffre Fair (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Caffre Fair. Illustration for Curiosities of Savage Life by James Greenwood (second series)

Background imageExploring Collection: A New Caledonian Suttee (colour litho)

A New Caledonian Suttee (colour litho)
2812066 A New Caledonian Suttee (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Caledonian Suttee)

Background imageExploring Collection: Western African kingly sepulture (colour litho)

Western African kingly sepulture (colour litho)
2812065 Western African kingly sepulture (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Western African kingly sepulture)

Background imageExploring Collection: In the Cyrenaic plateau, patrols of the Vestone Alpini in reconnaissance on the sides of the Derna

In the Cyrenaic plateau, patrols of the Vestone Alpini in reconnaissance on the sides of the Derna in... (colour litho)
2815565 In the Cyrenaic plateau, patrols of the Vestone Alpini in reconnaissance on the sides of the Derna in... (colour litho) by Beltrame




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"Embarking on a Journey of Discovery: Exploring the Depths of the Unknown" Apollo 17 astronaut floating in space, gazing at distant galaxies, reminding us that exploration knows no bounds. A diver and mermaid gracefully exploring the enchanting underwater world, where mysteries unfold with every dive. The Tatler travel number front cover from 1953, capturing the allure of exploration and wanderlust during a bygone era. A black bear cub fearlessly venturing into uncharted territory, embodying the spirit of curiosity and adventure. A 17th-century map of the New World showcasing early explorations that shaped our understanding of geography and cultures. Percy H Fawcett, a British explorer who disappeared while searching for an ancient lost city in South America - his story symbolizes both bravery and mystery. An artwork portraying Curiosity rover's tireless exploration on Mars, expanding human knowledge about our neighboring planet. Antarctic exploration route maps revealing brave expeditions through treacherous icy landscapes to unlock Earth's last untouched frontier. Canoeing on Louse River within Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness offers serenity amidst nature's beauty as you explore hidden waterways. A climber conquering Raven Wall on Bosigran cliffs near St. , pushing boundaries to reach new heights in extreme rock climbing routes. A mesmerizing 16th-century world map depicting early attempts to understand our vast planet and its diverse wonders. Illuminated tents at Plaza de Mulas base camp in Aconcagua (6962m), South America's highest peak.