North Pole Collection (page 4)

Qalasirssuaq (Erasmus Augustine Kallihirua), c.1851 (oil on canvas)
7295325 Qalasirssuaq (Erasmus Augustine Kallihirua), c.1851 (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 63.4x76.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: In 1845)

Holsteinborg (now Sisimiut), 1854 (b/w photo)
7340162 Holsteinborg (now Sisimiut), 1854 (b/w photo) by Inglefield, Admiral Edward Augustus (1820-94); National Maritime Museum, London

Group portrait of Inuit girls and women, 1854 (b/w photo)
7340153 Group portrait of Inuit girls and women, 1854 (b/w photo) by Inglefield, Admiral Edward Augustus (1820-94); National Maritime Museum, London

Geography. Canada. Inuits hunting a polar bear. Imagery, France, c.1900
2638824 Geography. Canada. Inuits hunting a polar bear. Imagery, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Canada. Imagerie, France, vers 1900. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI.

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Waiting to be Won (engraving)
8657280 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Waiting to be Won (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting to be Won)

Eskimo native photographed on North Pole expedition, handcolored print, 1909 (photo)
8782679 Eskimo native photographed on North Pole expedition, handcolored print, 1909 (photo) by Peary, Robert Edwin (1856-1920); (add.info.: Eskimo native photographed on North Pole expedition)

The ship Alert cuts across the ice, Dobbin Bay (Canada), 13, 1875 (b/w photo)
MMM5457725 The ship Alert cuts across the ice, Dobbin Bay (Canada), 13, 1875 (b/w photo); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The ship Alert cuts across the ice, Dobbin Bay (Canada)

A swift of the ice floe under Cape Prescott, in Franklin Pierce Bay (Canada), August 9, 1875, 19th century (b/w photo)
MMM5457720 A swift of the ice floe under Cape Prescott, in Franklin Pierce Bay (Canada), August 9, 1875, 19th century (b/w photo); National Maritime Museum, London

The British ships Racehorse and Carcass, caught in the ice during an Arctic expedition, the crew pulled the boats
MMM5484682 The British ships Racehorse and Carcass, caught in the ice during an Arctic expedition, the crew pulled the boats, August 7, 1773; National Maritime Museum, London

The British ships Racehorse and Carcass, caught in the ice during an Arctic expedition, July 31, 1773
MMM5484676 The British ships Racehorse and Carcass, caught in the ice during an Arctic expedition, July 31, 1773. Watercolor (44.2x55 cm) by John Cleveley the Younger (1747-1786), 18th century

The young Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), while taking part in an expedition to the North Pole in 1773
MMM5484995 The young Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), while taking part in an expedition to the North Pole in 1773, he fought a polar bear on the ice, while his gun was jammed

HMS Terror caught in the ice near Southampton Island, Nunavut, Canada' Watercolor by William Smyth
MMM5480887 HMS Terror caught in the ice near Southampton Island, Nunavut, Canada' Watercolor by William Smyth, January 1837 National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London by Smyth

Captain Sir John Franklin, 1786 - 1847, c.1830 (watercolour, with graphite and gum arabic, heightened with white)
7342400 Captain Sir John Franklin, 1786 - 1847, c.1830 (watercolour, with graphite and gum arabic, heightened with white) by Derby, William (1786-1847); 22.2x18.1 cm; National Maritime Museum

Polar Sketches. On the Northern March, April 8, 1876 (chromolithograph, coloured)
7295654 Polar Sketches. On the Northern March, April 8, 1876 (chromolithograph, coloured) by Moss, Edward Lawton (1843-80); 19.7x27.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Arctic boat, detail, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint)
7295378 Arctic boat, detail, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint); 18.8x77.5x21.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Scale: 1:12. Full hull model of a double-ended arctic boat (circa 1852)

Coffee cup, 1875 (earthenware)
7295374 Coffee cup, 1875 (earthenware) by British School, (19th century); 7.5x10x7.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Tureen and cover in 'Arctic Scenery' pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295373 Tureen and cover in 'Arctic Scenery' pattern, c.1840 (earthenware); 16x31.5x24 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The yacht 'Fox', 19th century (oil painting)
7295340 The yacht 'Fox', 19th century (oil painting); 50.8x76.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Perilous position of HMS 'Terror', Captain Back, in the arctic regions in the summer of 1837
7295339 Perilous position of HMS 'Terror', Captain Back, in the arctic regions in the summer of 1837, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Smyth

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)

Stuffed arctic fox model, 1850-97 (Skin and Wood)
7295692 Stuffed arctic fox model, 1850-97 (Skin and Wood) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 40.6x76.2x25.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Stuffed Arctic Fox (Alopex Lagopus)

Stuffed arctic fox model, 1850-97 (Skin and Wood)
7295691 Stuffed arctic fox model, 1850-97 (Skin and Wood) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 40.6x76.2x25.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Stuffed Arctic Fox (Alopex Lagopus)

Facsimile of the Illustrated News, c.1852 (facsimile)
7295662 Facsimile of the Illustrated News, c.1852 (facsimile) by Ackermann, Rudolph (1764-1834); 48x29 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Facsimile of the Illustrated Arctic News)

Critical Position of H.M.S. Phoenix off Cape Riley, on the 18th of August, 1853
7295752 Critical Position of H.M.S. Phoenix off Cape Riley, on the 18th of August, 1853, during the gale in which the gallant M

Observations from the voyage to the Arctic on board HMS Fury, 1821-23 (manuscript)
7295482 Observations from the voyage to the Arctic on board HMS Fury, 1821-23 (manuscript) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of Inuit group, 1854 (b/w photo)
7295430 Portrait of Inuit group, 1854 (b/w photo) by Inglefield, Admiral Edward Augustus (1820-94); 16.2x21.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Greenland Trade Company employees, 1854 (b/w photo)
7295426 Royal Greenland Trade Company employees, 1854 (b/w photo) by Inglefield, Admiral Edward Augustus (1820-94); 16.2x21.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Hydrographical chart of the Arctic regions, 1820 (technical drawing)
7295425 Hydrographical chart of the Arctic regions, 1820 (technical drawing) by British School, (19th century); 49x43 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Frontispiece to 'Account of the Arctic Regions' by W Scoresby: Dangers of the Whale Fishery, 1820 (engraving)
7295577 Frontispiece to 'Account of the Arctic Regions' by W Scoresby: Dangers of the Whale Fishery, 1820 (engraving) by Lizars

Para Selance or Arctic Moon, c. 1850-51 (watercolour)
7295571 Para Selance or Arctic Moon, c. 1850-51 (watercolour) by Aldrich, Admiral Pelham (1844-1930); 17.8x25.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The story of the arctic ship 'Resolute', 1840-52 (lithograph)
7295546 The story of the arctic ship 'Resolute', 1840-52 (lithograph) by British School, (19th century); 27.6x38 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: B. J. R)

Sir Martin Frobisher, 17th century (engraving)
7295540 Sir Martin Frobisher, 17th century (engraving); 19.1x13.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: 'Sr Martin Frobisher Knight)

Expedition of Albert Hastings Markham (1841-1918) and Alfred Arthur Parr in May 1876 in the Lincoln Sea - Painting by
XEE5027590 Expedition of Albert Hastings Markham (1841-1918) and Alfred Arthur Parr in May 1876 in the Lincoln Sea - Painting by R.B.Beechey in 1877 - Royal Geographical Society; (add.info)

Map of Hudson Bay and Detroit in the Arctic in Canada, 1662. From the travels of Henry Hudson (1570-1611)
NWI4851002 Map of Hudson Bay and Detroit in the Arctic in Canada, 1662. From the travels of Henry Hudson (1570-1611), English explorer

The ice of the Barents Sea (Arctic Ocean) immobilizing, off the island of Spitzberg (Norway)
NWI4848938 The ice of the Barents Sea (Arctic Ocean) immobilizing, off the island of Spitzberg (Norway), the ship "Eira"

Geography map of New Zealand Arctic Ocean Archipelago in Russia, 17th century
NWI4852456 Geography map of New Zealand Arctic Ocean Archipelago in Russia, 17th century. The search for the Northeast passage by Europeans led to his exploration in the 16th century by Hugh

Travellers with snowshoes and sledding dogs in the Arctic near a campfire
NWI4865905 Travellers with snowshoes and sledding dogs in the Arctic near a campfire. Colour reproduction after an illustration by Oliver Kemp; (add.info)

Fire of the American ship "Rodgers" in Arctic waters at the North Pole seeking the expedition of DeLong after
NWI4848991 Fire of the American ship "Rodgers" in Arctic waters at the North Pole seeking the expedition of DeLong after the disappearance of the "Jeannette" in 1882

American explorer and physician Isaac Israel HAYES (1832-1881), Arctic expedition in 1863. Engraving 1890
JAB4120646 American explorer and physician Isaac Israel HAYES (1832-1881), Arctic expedition in 1863. Engraving 1890; (add.info.: American explorer and physician Isaac Israel HAYES (1832-1881)

Satirical drawing about the conquest of the North Pole, 1909 (engraving)
530606 Satirical drawing about the conquest of the North Pole, 1909 (engraving); (add.info.: Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), American naval commander and explorer

Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American explorer of Arctic (north pole) here on the "Roosevelt" 1909
1719567 Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American explorer of Arctic (north pole) here on the "Roosevelt" 1909; (add.info)

Robert Peary's (1856-1920), American explorer who claimed to be the first person to reach the geographic North
1578535 Robert Peary's (1856-1920), American explorer who claimed to be the first person to reach the geographic North Pole, 1909; (add.info.: Robert Peary's (1856-1920)

Pair of shotguns taken on the Franklin expedition, 1845-47 (steel, iron, brass, wood)
7295457 Pair of shotguns taken on the Franklin expedition, 1845-47 (steel, iron, brass, wood); 11x117x5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: They have walnut stocks)

Clothes brush: Relic of Sir John Franklins last expedition 1845-48., c.1845 (wood, bristle)
7295505 Clothes brush: Relic of Sir John Franklins last expedition 1845-48., c.1845 (wood, bristle); 3x19x6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Expedition " Fram" to the North Pole of the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930)
XEE4135333 Expedition " Fram" to the North Pole of the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) between July 1893 and August 1896

Pocket chronometer: Relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48., 19th century (silver, enamel)
7295500 Pocket chronometer: Relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48., 19th century (silver, enamel) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Nansen's Fram expedition
673466 Nansen's Fram expedition; (add.info.: Nansen's Fram expedition, 1893-1896, was an attempt by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen to reach the geographical North Pole by harnessing)

Poster advertising travel to Spitzberg, Norway, c.1931 (colour lithograph)
1197962 Poster advertising travel to Spitzberg, Norway, c.1931 (colour lithograph) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); 101x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

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"The Enigmatic North Pole: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Arctic Ocean" Embarking on a cartographic journey, Oronce Fine's 1531 world map reveals an intriguing glimpse into the uncharted territory of the North Pole. A realm untouched by human presence, this polar region remains shrouded in enigma and fascination. In Beyond Man's Footsteps, Briton Riviere's 1894 artwork transports us to a desolate landscape where no people tread. The vastness of the North Pole unfolds before our eyes, reminding us of its ethereal beauty and untamed wilderness. Through Galileo's lens, we peer at the Moon from afar while Venus' radar map unveils secrets hidden within its icy terrain. These celestial explorations ignite our curiosity about what lies beyond Earth's boundaries. Satellite images capture Europe at night, illuminating bustling cities while leaving the North Pole untouched by human habitation. In contrast, North America glows with vibrant lights as civilization thrives below; yet still far removed from this remote arctic haven. The Arctic chill permeates every inch of this frozen expanse - an inhospitable environment that challenges even the hardiest adventurers, and is here that brave souls like those in Andree Expedition dared to venture forth into unknown territories. But amidst these harsh conditions emerges nature's breathtaking spectacle - The Northern Lights dance across Svensby Lyngen Alps in Tromsø Lapland Norway, casting an ethereal glow upon ice-covered landscapes. This captivating phenomenon reminds us that even in solitude, beauty can be found. History intertwines with nature as Ny-Ålesund showcases remnants of coal mining stream trains amidst tundra on Svalbard Island. This testament to human endeavor serves as a reminder that mankind has left its mark on even the most remote corners of our planet. As night falls over Southeast Asia captured through satellite imagery, it becomes evident how different worlds exist on our planet.