South Pole Collection (page 6)

Portrait of Jameson Boyd Adams (1880-1962) from The Heart of the Antarctic
STC169093 Portrait of Jameson Boyd Adams (1880-1962) from The Heart of the Antarctic by Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) c.1909 (litho) by Marston

A Blizzard on the Barrier, illustration from Nimrod in the Antarctic 1907-09
CHT174817 A Blizzard on the Barrier, illustration from Nimrod in the Antarctic 1907-09 written by Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) by Marston, George (1882-1940); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

British polar explorer Captain Ross expedition to Antarctica, published by J
DHC379903 British polar explorer Captain Ross expedition to Antarctica, published by J. Scholz, Mainz, between 1839-42 (colour litho) by German School

Missing explorer Otto Nordenskjold found in the Antarctic (colour litho)
2795787 Missing explorer Otto Nordenskjold found in the Antarctic (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

December 1903, Dr. Otto Nordenskjold (Nordenskiold) found in Antarctica
GIA4750325 December 1903, Dr. Otto Nordenskjold (Nordenskiold) found in Antarctica. Illustration by Achille Beltrame. Domenica del Corriere

Dr Wilson, Lieutenant Bowers and Cherry-Garrard leaving for Cape Crozier (b / w photo)
6013238 Dr Wilson, Lieutenant Bowers and Cherry-Garrard leaving for Cape Crozier (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Wilson)

Captain Scotts birthday party (b / w photo)
6013232 Captain Scotts birthday party (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Scotts birthday party)

The Southern party (b / w photo)
6013229 The Southern party (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Southern party)

"The hut was erected"(b / w photo)
6013218 " The hut was erected" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The hut was erected." Illustration for With Scott to the Pole re-told)

Captain Scott before his final march south (b / w photo)
6013215 Captain Scott before his final march south (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Scott before his final march south)

The "Erebus"and "Terror"stopped by the Ice-Barrier of the Antarctic Sea (engraving)
655079 The " Erebus" and " Terror" stopped by the Ice-Barrier of the Antarctic Sea (engraving) by English School

Swedish mission to rescue the shipwrecked members of Otto Nordenskjolds Antarctic expedition, c1904 (b / w photo)
817410 Swedish mission to rescue the shipwrecked members of Otto Nordenskjolds Antarctic expedition, c1904 (b/w photo) by Argentinian Photographer

The Collision, from Voyage of Discovery and Research in th Southern
3328005 The Collision, from Voyage of Discovery and Research in th Southern and Antarctic Regions by Captain Sir James Clark Ross, pub

At the South Pole, 17-18 January 1912 (b / w photo)
3642284 At the South Pole, 17-18 January 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the South Pole, 17-18 January 1912)

The Conquest of the South Pole (chromolitho)
2815873 The Conquest of the South Pole (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conquest of the South Pole. The hand, the nose and the ears frozen)

Airships in the Ice Kingdom (Colour Litho)
2808957 Airships in the Ice Kingdom (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The airships in the realm of ice)

The Men, Midwinters Day dinner, British Antarctic Expedition, Cape Evans
704859 The Men, Midwinters Day dinner, British Antarctic Expedition, Cape Evans, 22nd June 1912 (b/w photo) by Nelson, Edward W

Ernest Shackletons Antarctic Expedition (litho)
3104925 Ernest Shackletons Antarctic Expedition (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ernest Shackletons Antarctic Expedition)

Seals Basking on Pancake Ice (bromide print)
3106144 Seals Basking on Pancake Ice (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

The "Terra Nova"Icebound (bromide print)
3106137 The " Terra Nova" Icebound (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dr. Wilson of the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole
3106124 Dr. Wilson of the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole, led by Captain Scott (bromide print) by Ponting

Dog team resting during the Terra Nova Expedition, 1910 (b / w photo)
473229 Dog team resting during the Terra Nova Expedition, 1910 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Terra Nova Expedition (1910-1912)

The Argentine Corvette Uruguay in the Antarctic (oil on board)
Ma225409 The Argentine Corvette Uruguay in the Antarctic (oil on board) by Martino, Eduardo de (1838-1912); 10x15.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: responsible for the rescue of Dr)

North and South Poles, 1593 (hand-coloured engraving)
985892 North and South Poles, 1593 (hand-coloured engraving) by Jode, Gerard de (1509-91); 41.7x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: North and South Poles)

Mr Ernest Shackleton, The South Pole, 6 October 1909, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611826 Mr Ernest Shackleton, The South Pole, 6 October 1909, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Ernest Shackleton)

Siberian Ponies in Antarctic (colour litho)
6020661 Siberian Ponies in Antarctic (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siberian Ponies in Antarctic)

British polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott discovering that the Norwegian expedition led by Roald Amundsen had beaten
6014658 British polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott discovering that the Norwegian expedition led by Roald Amundsen had beaten him to the South Pole

Captain Joyce seeks a way out of the pressure ice for his sledges (b / w photo)
6013864 Captain Joyce seeks a way out of the pressure ice for his sledges (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The resting-place of Scott and his companions (b / w photo)
6013259 The resting-place of Scott and his companions (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The resting-place of Scott and his companions)

"The landing at the ice-foot near Cape Evans"(b / w photo)
6013230 " The landing at the ice-foot near Cape Evans" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Scott wrote and planned and calculated at his little table"(b / w photo)
6013226 " Scott wrote and planned and calculated at his little table" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The ship heaved and strained and pitched like a cork"(b / w photo)
6013216 " The ship heaved and strained and pitched like a cork" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Penguin and chick, in region near the South Pole (colour litho)
5998154 King Penguin and chick, in region near the South Pole (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Penguin and chick, in region near the South Pole)

The First Picture of the South Pole (b / w photo)
5237269 The First Picture of the South Pole (b/w photo) by Amundsen, Roald Engelbergt Gravning (1872-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Picture of the South Pole)

The Approaching Transit of Venus (engraving)
1105319 The Approaching Transit of Venus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Approaching Transit of Venus)

Christmas Merrymaking in the Antarctic Regions (engraving)
1098453 Christmas Merrymaking in the Antarctic Regions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Merrymaking in the Antarctic Regions)

Scientific observation in the Antarctic (b / w photo)
3652684 Scientific observation in the Antarctic (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scientific observation in the Antarctic)

Radiation and conductibility: light heat (sunburn at the South pole
XEE4140111 Radiation and conductibility: light heat (sunburn at the South pole) and dark heat (in mines the temperature rises by 1 degree per 30 metres). Anonymous illustration from 1925

Earth magnetism: at magnetic poles, the compasse loses the compasse
XEE4140847 Earth magnetism: at magnetic poles, the compasse loses the compasse. Scientist James Clark Ross (1800-1862) using a compasse during his scientific expedition to Antarctica

Planisphere World (etching, 1730)
LRI4706277 Planisphere World (etching, 1730) by Delisle, Guillaume (1675-1726); Private Collection; (add.info.: Planisphere World - Strong water extracted from the " Atlas Nouveau containing all)

Map of the southern hemisphere of the world, 1708 (etching, 1717)
LRI4711137 Map of the southern hemisphere of the world, 1708 (etching, 1717) by Nolin, Jean-Baptiste (c.1657-1708); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the southern hemisphere of the world)

Captain Oates Never Came Back (colour litho)
3624679 Captain Oates Never Came Back (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Oates Never Came Back)

Ponies on the march, Great Ice Barrier, 2 December, 1911 (b / w photo)
2956717 Ponies on the march, Great Ice Barrier, 2 December, 1911 (b/w photo) by Scott, Robert Falcon (1868-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The "Terra Nova"at the Ice Foot (bromide print)
3106142 The " Terra Nova" at the Ice Foot (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole (bromide print)
3106141 Amundsens Tent at the South Pole (bromide print) by Bowers, Lieutenant Henry Robertson ( Birdie ) (1883-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Deck of the "Terra Nova"(bromide print)
3106136 The Deck of the " Terra Nova" (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Part of the South Polar Barrier to 180 feet above the sea level
3328004 Part of the South Polar Barrier to 180 feet above the sea level, 1000 feet thick and 450 miles in length, February 2nd 1841

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"Journey to the South Pole: Exploring the Frozen Frontier" Step back in time with Oronce Fines world map, 1531, as we embark on a captivating journey to the South Pole. Join us on an expedition through history and witness the remarkable feats of exploration that have unfolded in this icy realm. In 1911, sledging became synonymous with bravery and determination as adventurers pushed their limits towards uncharted territories. Edward Wilson's artwork captures the spirit of these daring explorers who braved extreme conditions for discovery. Amundsen's Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, immortalizes a moment frozen in time when Roald Amundsen reached his ultimate goal. Henry Bowers' artistic rendition allows us to envision the triumph and hardships faced by those who sought to conquer this unforgiving land. The plans of SS Terra Nova reveal not only a ship but also a vessel carrying dreams of scientific breakthroughs and human resilience. This iconic ship played a pivotal role in Antarctic exploration during its era. Marvel at an awe-inspiring sight captured by satellite imagery—an Aurora over Antarctica—where nature paints vibrant colors across an otherwise desolate landscape. Witness Earth's beauty from above as you explore this remote corner of our planet. As we navigate through route maps depicting Antarctic expeditions, let your imagination soar alongside these intrepid explorers who charted new paths amidst ice-covered horizons. Feel their excitement as they ventured into unknown territory driven by curiosity and ambition. Gaze upon South America at night—a breathtaking satellite image revealing bustling cities illuminated against darkness—a stark contrast to Antarctica's serene solitude. Appreciate how interconnected our world is while marveling at its diverse landscapes. Encounter adorable Emperor penguin chicks huddled together on Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea—an endearing reminder of life thriving even amidst harsh conditions. Observe their resilience mirrored by adult Emperor penguins nurturing their young ones, showcasing the circle of life in this frozen realm.