Amundsen Collection

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer. Captain Amundsen at the wheel of his ship, departing for the North Pole. Photograph, c1920

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)

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)
Photograph of Captain Roald Engelbreth Gravning Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer, in his cold weather clothing and skis, Antarctica, 1912

The Norwegian Flag at the South Pole, 1911
Photograph showing Lt. Helmer Hansen, of the Amundsen Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12, standing with his sledge, dog team and Norwegian flag at the South Pole, December 1911

Amundsen Winter Quarters
Amundsen and others in their winter quarters at the South Pole

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)
Photographic portrait of Roald Engelbreth Gravning Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer who was the first man to navigate the Northwest Passage and reach the South Pole

Amundsen at the Pole
Norwegian explorer Amundsen and his colleagues at the South Pole

AMUNDSEN / THE FRAM
Roald Amundsen, the first to reach the South Pole, did so on 14 December 1911 and returned home safely. The Fram

How Bad Weather held back Captain Scott
A map showing the different routes taken by the Norwegian team led by Roald Amundsen and the British team led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott towards the South Pole in 1911/12

Roald Amundsen and his men aboard the Fram, Hobart, 1912
First men to reach the South Pole; from left to right: Sverre Hassel, Oscar Wisting, Roald Amundsen, Olaf Bjaalund and Helmer Hansen

The Great Ice Barrier, Antarctica, 1911
Photograph showing a member of the Amundsen Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12 standing on top of the Great Ice Barrier, c.1911. Three men, under the command of Lt

Amundsen Voyage Map
A map showing the route of Amundsens voyage through the North-west Passage

Amundsen / Taking Bearing
Roald Amundsen, the first to reach the South Pole, did so on 14 December 1911 and returned home safely. Amundsens men determining the exact location of the S. Pole

Roald Amundsen
ROALD AMUNDSEN Norwegian polar explorer

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

Amundsen & Team / Hobart
Amundsen and his team at Hobart (from l to r: Helmer Hansen, Bjaaland, Amundsen, Wisting, Hassel)

Scott / Lunar Corona / 1911
Scotts last expedition - he was beaten to the South Pole by Roald Amundsen. Scott did not make it back. Lunar corona over their camp

Amundsen in a Dornier
Oslo crowds cheer explorer Amundsen when he returns to Norway after making a flight across the North Pole in a Dornier flying boat

Norge Polar Flight
The Norge airship, hired from Italy by Amundsen, at the start of its flight over the North Pole. From Spitzbergen it made a 17-hour flight to Alaska

Belgian antarctic expedition 1897-8, fetching snow for water supply

Belgian Antarctic Expedition 1897 to 1899 - crew returning with snow for water supply

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Norway. Reindeer at Ny Alesund Svalbard Archipelago, Norway. Date: 09/02/2006

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Antarctica, Amundsen Sea. Iceberg among pack ice at sunet. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Amundsen Sea. Pancake ice at sunset. Date: 11/09/2007

At the supper table, 14 February 1895 (litho)
3638781 At the supper table, 14 February 1895 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the supper table, 14 February 1895)

The members of the expedition, after their return to Christiania (b / w photo)
3638778 The members of the expedition, after their return to Christiania (b/w photo) by Norwegian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The members of the expedition)

At the Supper Table, 14 February 1895 (engraving)
1036789 At the Supper Table, 14 February 1895 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Supper Table, 14 February 1895)

The start from the Fram, 14 March, 1895 (b / w photo)
3638785 The start from the Fram, 14 March, 1895 (b/w photo) by Norwegian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The start from the Fram, 14 March, 1895)

The Crew of the Fram after their second winter, about 24 February 1895 (b / w photo)
3638774 The Crew of the Fram after their second winter, about 24 February 1895 (b/w photo) by Norwegian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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 Start from the "Fram, "14 March 1895 (engraving)
1036788 The Start from the " Fram, " 14 March 1895 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Start from the " Fram, " 14 March 1895)

Route of Amundsens voyage through the North-west Passage (litho)
6009068 Route of Amundsens voyage through the North-west Passage (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Route of Amundsens voyage through the North-west Passage)

"It was a black flag, the Norwegian flag. Amundsen was first at the pole"(b / w photo)
6013240 " It was a black flag, the Norwegian flag. Amundsen was first at the pole" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: " It was a black flag)

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

Anton Amundsen, 1893, (1897). Anton Amundsen (born in 1853) was a Norwegian explorer who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram led by Fridtjof Nansen

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)

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"Amundsen: A Pioneer of Polar Exploration" Roald Amundsen, a renowned Norwegian polar explorer, left an indelible mark on history with his daring expeditions to the Earth's most extreme regions. In January 1912, Henry Bowers captured the essence of Amundsen's journey in his painting "Amundsens Tent at the South Pole. " This artwork immortalizes the moment when Amundsen and his team triumphantly reached their destination. Born in 1872, Roald Amundsen possessed an unwavering determination that led him to conquer uncharted territories. The iconic photograph "The Norwegian Flag at the South Pole" symbolizes his achievement as he planted his country's flag on this inhospitable land in 1911. During their expedition, Amundsen and his crew established Winter Quarters to prepare for their arduous journey ahead. These quarters served as a sanctuary amidst Antarctica's harsh conditions and allowed them to plan meticulously for their ultimate goal – reaching the pole. Finally, after enduring treacherous obstacles and battling against nature's fury, "Amundsen at the Pole" captures the triumphant moment when Roald Amundsen stood atop this icy pinnacle. His perseverance paid off as he became one of humanity's first explorers to set foot on this desolate yet captivating landscape. "The Fram, " captained by Roald Amundsen himself, was instrumental in facilitating these groundbreaking expeditions. This ship carried him across vast oceans towards both poles; its name forever associated with courage and exploration. In c1920s photograph titled "Captain Amundsen departing for North Pole, " we witness a determined leader steering towards new frontiers despite uncertain weather conditions. It exemplifies how adverse elements never deterred him from pursuing greatness. While Captain Scott faced setbacks due to bad weather during competing expeditions, it was precisely such challenges that propelled Roald Amundsen forward.