Polar Bear Collection (#2)

Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) standing up on hind legs, barrier island outside Kaktovik, Alaska, USA. September

A polar bear eats pumpkin during Halloween celebration in the Tiergarten Schoenbrunn zoo
A polar bear eats a pumpkin during Halloween celebration in the Tiergarten Schoenbrunn zoo in Vienna October 31, 2014. Once a year the animals in the zoo are fed with pumpkins to celebrate Halloween

Mrs. Chas. W. Fairbanks seated holding fan, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Chas. W. Fairbanks seated holding fan, 1910.

Absurd Bear with a Bowtie Poster
Santiago Bugdadi

ALERT
Liwen Tao

Liwen Tao

Liwen Tao

Liwen Tao

Spirit Bear
Karen MacKenzie

Eisbår
Karen MacKenzie

"My  polar" bear -2
VéroniqueS

Polar Bears & Bubbles
Sue Skellern

Churchill Bear
Junbo Liang

Human invention anticipated: Decoying (engraving)
8658029 Human invention anticipated: Decoying (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decoying)

The white bear- Mammiferes: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron, chromo 1910
JAB4119823 The white bear- Mammiferes: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron, chromo 1910; (add.info.: The white bear- Mammiferes: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron)

Letter O: Obedience is healthy in education, foolishness knows about stubbornness. Engraving in " ABC
DUV4206593 Letter O: Obedience is healthy in education, foolishness knows about stubbornness. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Greenland fishery: English whalers in the ice, c.1750 (oil on canvas)
7295294 Greenland fishery: English whalers in the ice, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Brooking, Charles (1723-59); 29.3x43 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Animal Figurehead, c.1850 (wood, elm?)
7295734 Animal Figurehead, c.1850 (wood, elm?); 31.7x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Figurehead depicting the head of a polar bear from the Arctic exploration vessel HMS)

Nelson encountering a bear, c.1854 (grey wash, heightened with white, watercolour, graphite)
7295548 Nelson encountering a bear, c.1854 (grey wash, heightened with white, watercolour, graphite) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 45.1x32.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Polar Bear (colour litho)
8633149 Polar Bear (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polar Bear. Illustration for Baby's Book of Wild Animals (Ernest Nister, E P Dutton)

The Winter of 1890 and 1891 (engraving)
8672768 The Winter of 1890 and 1891 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winter of 1890 and 1891)

Human invention anticipated: Imitation (engraving)
8658028 Human invention anticipated: Imitation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imitation)

Nelson and the bear, c.1806 (oil on oak panel)
7295328 Nelson and the bear, c.1806 (oil on oak panel) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836); 36.8x55.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The zoo up to date (colour litho)
8672565 The zoo up to date (colour litho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The zoo up to date. Zoo animals cycling)

Brown bear and polar bear - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885)
FLO4610802 Brown bear and polar bear - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885) edited by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin (1775-1840)

Polar bear on an iceberg protecting a seal it will eat
NWI4955423 Polar bear on an iceberg protecting a seal it will eat.; (add.info.: Polar bear on an iceberg protecting a seal it will eat.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Whale and polar bear hunting, 18th century (engraving)
6266138 Whale and polar bear hunting, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Whale and polar bear hunting in the Arctic Ocean in the late 18th century.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Polar bear, Ursus maritimus. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural
FLO4720204 Polar bear, Ursus maritimus. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

American shoulder patch of the North Russia Intervention
3032366 American shoulder patch of the North Russia Intervention ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Visitors to a menagerie (chromolitho)
8677510 Visitors to a menagerie (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visitors to a menagerie.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Curious Dogs from the North Pole; or the Return of the Arctic Expedition!!, 1808 (coloured etching)
7295575 Curious Dogs from the North Pole; or the Return of the Arctic Expedition!!, 1808 (coloured etching) by British School, (19th century); 24.6x35 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Polar bear hunting, 17th century
7177213 Polar bear hunting, 17th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mariners hunting polar bears in the Arctic ocean in the early 17th century)

Au Pole Sud en bicyclette, 1906 (illustration)
8899826 Au Pole Sud en bicyclette, 1906 (illustration) by Fontanez, Jules (1875-1918); (add.info.: Au Pole Sud en bicyclette)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing William II in the grip of the Russian bear
LUX4739416 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing William II in the grip of the Russian bear, titled: No pity for the beards, 1914

Zoogeography: Mammalia, Carnivora (colour litho)
8636449 Zoogeography: Mammalia, Carnivora (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mammalia, Carnivora)

PolarFriends
Marcel Egger

Conversation
Siyu and Wei Photography

A bear hunt in the Arctic, 1696 (oil on canvas)
7295292 A bear hunt in the Arctic, 1696 (oil on canvas) by Vitringa, Wigerus (1657-1721); 44.5x57.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A scene in the Arctic showing a bear hunt)

Stolen Property (engraving)
8655192 Stolen Property (engraving) by Munns, Bernard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stolen Property. Illustration for Young England (1893).); © Look and Learn

"Burnt feathers under his nose" (colour litho)
8673504 "Burnt feathers under his nose" (colour litho) by Dearmer, Mabel (1872-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Burnt feathers under his nose")

Plantigrades: brown bear and polar bear or polar bear - Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845)
FLO4651869 Plantigrades: brown bear and polar bear or polar bear - Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), engraved by Carnonkel

Full Contact
Alessandro Catta

White into the white
Marco Pozzi

Tundra Walker
Dale Keiger

Love
MIN LI

White & Big
Marco Pozzi

Liwen Tao

Polar Giant
Marco Pozzi

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The majestic polar bear, also known as Ursus maritimus, gracefully walks on the Champ Island glacier above the glistening sea. Its powerful presence is a testament to its survival in one of the harshest environments on Earth. A young polar bear playfully rolls around in the freshly fallen snow, embracing the joy and freedom that comes with being a part of this icy wonderland. Every movement leaves behind imprints of innocence and curiosity. In an enchanting artwork titled "Beyond Mans Footsteps, " created by Briton Riviere in 1894 (1909), we are reminded of the timeless allure these magnificent creatures hold over our imagination. Even amidst this frozen wilderness, a road sign stands tall in Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Spitsbergen), serving as a reminder that humans share this Arctic territory with these incredible beings. It symbolizes our responsibility to protect their habitat for generations to come. Edwin Henry Landseer's masterpiece "Man Proposes, God Disposes" from 1864 (1912) captures both man's ambition and nature's unpredictability. The polar bear depicted reminds us that even though we strive for control, ultimately it is nature that decides our fate. Illustrated by Edmond Dulac for Queen Marie of Romania's book "The Dreamer of Dreams" in 1915, we see a mesmerizing portrayal of a polar bear against dreamlike scenery. This ethereal image evokes emotions and transports us into realms where reality meets fantasy. Polar bears adorned with pink hearts bring warmth to our hearts as they stand as symbols of love and compassion. These gentle giants remind us that love knows no bounds or species; it transcends all barriers. In Wapusk National Park, a mother polar bear proudly watches over her adorable triplets. Her nurturing instinct shines through as she guides them through their early stages of life while teaching them how to navigate their icy surroundings.