Herbert Ponting Collection

A. B. Cheetham, (The boatswain of the Terra Nova), c1910–1913, (1913)
A.B. Cheetham, (The boatswain of the Terra Nova), c1910– 1913, (1913). Alfred Cheetham (1866-1918) was a member of several Antarctic expeditions

The Second Western Party The Day They Were Picked Up By The Ship, 1912, (1913)
The Second Western Party The Day They Were Picked Up By The Ship: Taylor, Debenham, Gran and Forde, 1913. The return of the Western Geological Party: geologists Frank Debenham and T.Griffith-Taylor

Captain Scott on Ski, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scott on Ski, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Wilson, Bowers, and Cherry-Garrard on Their Return from Cape Crozier, 1 August 1911, (1913). Doctor and naturalist Edward Wilson (1872-1912)

Captain L. E. G. Oates by the Stable Door, 30 August 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain L. E. G. Oates by the Stable Door, 30 August 1911, (1913). Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) suffering from gangrene and frostbite, walked from his tent into a blizzard

The Officers of the Terra Nova, 1912 Voyage, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Officers of the Terra Nova, 1912 Voyage; Left to right - Mr. Dennistoun, Bo sun Cheetham, Lt. Rennick, Paymaster Drake, Engineer Williams, Lt. Pennell, Lt. Bruce, Biologist Lillie, (1913)

Bowers, Wilson, and Cherry-Garrard About To Leave For Cafe Crozier, 27 June 1911, (1913). Lieutenant Henry Birdie Bowers (1883-1912)

Prince and Princess Ito of Japan and their family, 1909. Artist: Herbert Ponting
Prince and Princess Ito of Japan and their family, 1909. Ito Hirobumi (1841-1909) was educated in Japan and Britain. He served as prime minister four times between 1885 and 1901

Ponting Cinematographs The Bow of the Terra Nova, c1910–1913, (1913)
Ponting Cinematographs The Bow of the Terra Nova Breaking Through the Ice-Floes, c1910– 1913, (1913). Camera artist Herbert G Ponting (1870-1935) lies on planks to film the ship

Furling Sail in the Pack, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Furling Sail in the Pack, c1910– 1913, (1913). Sailors on the Terra Nova. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Robert F. Scott, British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), 1911 (b/w photo)
7295775 Robert F. Scott, British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); National Maritime Museum, London

Four expedition members having lunch in a tent, 1911 (b/w photo)
7295702 Four expedition members having lunch in a tent, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); 11.9x16.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A Skua Gull with their chick, 1911 (b/w photo)
7295699 A Skua Gull with their chick, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); 11.4x16.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Six Adelie penguins resting on the ice, 1911 (b/w photo)
7295701 Six Adelie penguins resting on the ice, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); 11.7x16.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A Skua Gull regurgitating food for their chick, 1911 (b/w photo)
7295700 A Skua Gull regurgitating food for their chick, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); 11.1x16.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Terra Nova (1884) held up in the pack ice, 1910 (b/w photo)
7295698 The Terra Nova (1884) held up in the pack ice, 1910 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); 11.6x16.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Detail of the sea-ice breaking up, 1911 (b/w photo)
7295703 Detail of the sea-ice breaking up, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); 11.3x16.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

One of the Motor Sledges, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
One of the Motor Sledges, 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

A Public Bath at Kanawa, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Public Bath at Kanawa, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Under the Purple Wistarias, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Under the Purple Wistarias, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

A Cloisonne Vase for the Emperor, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Cloisonne Vase for the Emperor, 1910. An artisan working during the Meiji Era (1868-1912). From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co

The Pine-Tree Junk at Kinkakuji, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
The Pine-Tree Junk at Kinkakuji, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

A Glen on the Katsura-Gawa, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Glen on the Katsura-Gawa, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

A Shower in the Woods, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Shower in the Woods, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Sledge Track Crossing An Adelie Penguins Track, 8 December 1911, (1913)
Sledge Track Crossing An Ade lie Penguins Track, 8 December 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Finnesko with Crampons, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Finnesko with Crampons, c1910– 1913, (1913). Finnesko - boots of tanned reindeer skin with the hair on the outside

The Crew of the Terra Nova, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Crew of the Terra Nova, c1910– 1913, (1913). Crew: Stoker Angus McDonald, William McDonald, Engineer William A Horton, stoker William Burton, stoker Robert Brissenden

Captain L. E. G. Oates by the Stable Door, 1911 (silver gelatin print)
828382 Captain L.E.G. Oates by the Stable Door, 1911 (silver gelatin print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); 83.8x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain L.E.G. Oates by the Stable Door)

Captain Scott Writing Up His Journal, c1911, (1928). Creator: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scott Writing Up His Journal, c1911, (1928). British explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) writing in his quarters at Cape Evans in Antarctica

A Shinto Priest, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Shinto Priest, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Painting Pottery for Export, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Painting Pottery for Export, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

A Study by the Shoji, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Study by the Shoji, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Kegon-No-Taki, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Kegon-No-Taki, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

The Escape of Yoshitsune, c1760-1800, (1910). Creator: Iwamoto Konkwan
The Escape of Yoshitsune, c1760-1800, (1910). Metal tsuba by Iwamoto Konkwan of Yoshitune and Benkei, and their lives of daring and heroic deeds. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G

A Priest of Buddha, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Priest of Buddha, 1910. At Hasedera Temple, Kamakura, Japan. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Fuji and the Kaia Grass, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Fuji and the Kaia Grass, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

The Ivory Carvers, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
The Ivory Carvers, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Shooting the Rapids of the Katsura-Gawa, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Shooting the Rapids of the Katsura-Gawa, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Fuji from Nakano-Kura-Toge, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Fuji from Nakano-Kura-Toge, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

A Lotus Pond, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Lotus Pond, 1910. At Kamakura. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Amida, The Buddha, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Amida, The Buddha, 1910. 13th century monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha, a famous icon of Japan, at Kotoku-in temple, Kamakura. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G

The Three Sages, c19th century, (1910). Creator: Unknown
The Three Sages, c19th century, (1910). Wrought iron tsuba of Confucius; Sakya Muni and Lao-tsze of Taoist philosophy discussing the essence of life. An allegory of moral principle

Peasant Women Heading Barley, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Peasant Women Heading Barley, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Passing the Lantern, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Passing the Lantern, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

The Pines of Shizu-Ura, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
The Pines of Shizu-Ura, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

An Avenue of Torii at Inari, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
An Avenue of Torii at Inari, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

The Bronze Sculptor, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
The Bronze Sculptor, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

The Ha-Kei-Tei Inn and Garden at Hikone, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
The Ha-Kei-Tei Inn and Garden at Hikone, 1910. Genkyuen Garden Japanese landscape garden with a central pond and a circular walking trail. built in the grounds of Hikone Castle in 1677

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Herbert Ponting: Capturing the Beauty and Bravery of Antarctica Herbert Ponting, a renowned artist and photographer, left an indelible mark on history with his stunning visual documentation of the heroic age of Antarctic exploration. His captivating images provide a glimpse into the extraordinary expeditions led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott. In 1909, Ponting had the privilege of capturing Prince and Princess Ito of Japan and their family during their visit to Antarctica. The photograph showcases their regal presence against the backdrop of this icy wonderland, highlighting the allure that drew explorers from all corners of the globe. Ponting's lens also immortalized Captain Scott himself as he gracefully glided across snowy landscapes on skis. This image from 1913 portrays Scott's determination and skill in navigating treacherous terrains, embodying his unwavering spirit in pursuit of scientific discovery. One particularly poignant photograph captures "The Second Western Party" on the day they were rescued by ship in 1912. Their expressions reveal both relief and exhaustion after enduring harsh conditions for months. It serves as a testament to their resilience amidst adversity. Another iconic image depicts Wilson, Bowers, and Cherry-Garrard upon their return from Cape Crozier on August 1st, 1911. Their weary faces tell tales of endurance as they triumphantly complete their mission despite facing unimaginable challenges along the way. Ponting was not only a masterful photographer but also an early pioneer in cinematography. His cinemagraphs offer glimpses into life aboard Terra Nova – one such example being "The Bow of Terra Nova. " These moving images transport viewers back in time to experience firsthand what it was like sailing through icy waters towards uncharted territories. Amidst these grand adventures lay moments that showcased everyday life during expeditions. In "Furling Sail in the Pack, " Ponting captures crew members working together harmoniously amidst the frozen chaos, a testament to their camaraderie and teamwork.