Roald Engelbregt Gravning Collection

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Expedition leader Captain Robert F Scott (1868-1912), Dr Edward Wilson (1872-1912) and Petty Officer Edgar Evans (1876-1912)

The Fram in the Bay of Whales, Antarctica, 1911-1912. Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928) led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving at the Pole on 14th December 1911

Black Flag Camp. - Amundsens Black Flag Within A Few Miles of the South Pole, 1912, (1913)
Black Flag Camp. - Amundsens Black Flag Within A Few Miles of the South Pole, 16 January 1912, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Cairn Left By The Norwegians, and Amundsens South Pole Mark, January 1912, (1913)
Cairn Left By The Norwegians S.S.W. from Black Flag Camp, [16 January 1912], and Amundsens South Pole Mark, [18 January 1912], (1913)

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, 18 January 1912, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, 18 January 1912, (1913). Photogravure after a sketch by Dr Edward A Wilson while it was blowing very cold, minus 22 degrees

At the South Pole, 1911, (1936). From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

Cover of Roald Amundsen, Explorer by Charles Turley, 1935. Artist: Charles Turley
Cover of Roald Amundsen, Explorer by Charles Turley, 1935. Norwegian explorer. Amundsen (1872-1928) led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving at the Pole in December 1911

Roald Amundsen in polar kit, Antarctica, 1911-1912. From The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the Fram 1910-12, frontispiece to Vol 2 by Roald Amundsen

A Winter Evening at Framheim, Amundsens South Pole expedition, Antarctica, 1911-1912. From The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expeditian in the Fram, 1910-12 Vol 1 by Roald Amundsen

The carpenters shop, Amundsens South Pole expedition, Antarctica, 1911-1912. Artist
The carpenters shop, Amundsens South Pole expedition, Antarctica, 1911-1912. Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928) led the first expedition to reach the South Pole

Improvised sounding tackle, Antarctica, 1911-1912. Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928) led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving at the Pole on 14th December 1911

Roald Amundsen 1872-1928, 1934. Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer of polar regions. He led the Antarctic expedition of 1910-12 which was the first to reach the South

Roald Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen, Norwegian explorer. Amundsen (1872-1928) led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving at the Pole in December 1911

At the South Pole, 1911, (1928). One of Amundsens men resting his dogs at the goal. Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen led the Antarctic expedition of 1910-1912 which was the first to reach the South

Killing Seals, 1911, (1928). Originally from The South Pole by Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928). From The Book of Polar Exploration, by E. L. Elias M.A. [George G

N24 on the Derricks of the Hobby at Kings Bay, c1925, (1928). In 1925 Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928) attempted to fly to the North Pole with Lincoln Ellsworth (1880-1951)

Amundsens Polar Transport, 1911, (1928). Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen led the Antarctic expedition of 1910-1912 which was the first to reach the South Pole, on 14 December 1911

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer, 1916
Roald Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer. Amundsen led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving at the Pole in December 1911

Amundsens airship, the Norge, over the North Pole, 1926. Raold Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer made a successful flight over the North Pole aboard the Norge on 11-14 May 1926

Roald Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer, at the South Pole, 1911. Amundsen led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving in December 1911

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Roald Engelbregt Gravning: A Polar Pioneer Roald Engelbregt Gravning, better known as Roald Amundsen, was a legendary explorer who left an indelible mark on the history of polar expeditions. Born in 1872 in Norway, he dedicated his life to conquering the icy realms of Antarctica and beyond. In January 1912, amidst the vast white expanse of Antarctica's South Pole, artist Henry Bowers captured the image of "Amundsens Tent at the South Pole. " This iconic painting immortalizes Amundsen's triumphant arrival at one of Earth's most inhospitable locations. The Fram, Amundsen's trusty ship that carried him through treacherous waters and ice fields, is depicted majestically in "The Fram in the Bay of Whales" from 1911-1912. It served as both a refuge and a base for his daring Antarctic missions. Amundsen continued to push boundaries with aerial exploration. The Dornier Do J Wal aircraft featured in "Amundsens Dornier Do J Wal in polar ice" showcases his innovative spirit and determination to conquer new frontiers even after reaching the South Pole itself. Another groundbreaking achievement came with the Norge N-1 airship expedition depicted by an unknown creator. In 1923, this magnificent vessel soared over Arctic landscapes during its successful transpolar flight from Europe to Alaska via North America. One cannot forget Amundsen's Black Flag Camp near the South Pole; it symbolized his unwavering commitment to exploration despite extreme conditions. The image captures both isolation and resilience within miles of Earth's southernmost point. "Cairn Left By The Norwegians" commemorates their historic journey while marking their conquests at the South Pole. This testament stands tall against time as evidence of their incredible feat accomplished back in January 1912.