Sir John Ross Collection

Admiral Sir John Ross, British naval officer, 19th century (engraving)
3733536 Admiral Sir John Ross, British naval officer, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Admiral Sir John Ross (1777-1856) a British naval officer and Arctic explorer

Sir John Ross, CB, KSA, KCS (engraving)
3651633 Sir John Ross, CB, KSA, KCS (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Ross, CB, KSA, KCS)

John Ross (engraving)
815932 John Ross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ross (1777-1856). Scottish Arctic explorer and rear admiral

Sir John Ross (engraving)
671383 Sir John Ross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Ross. Illustration for The Sea by F Whymper (Cassell, c 1890)

Sir John Ross, Scottish naval officer and explorer of the Arctic (engraving)
5233630 Sir John Ross, Scottish naval officer and explorer of the Arctic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Ross (1777-1856)

Passage Through the Ice, June 1818, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Passage Through the Ice, June 1818, (1946). Sailing ships navigate between icebergs in the Arctic Circle. Illustration from " Voyage of discovery in H.M

The North Pole, early-mid 19th century, (1946). Creator: Sir John Ross
The North Pole, early-mid 19th century, (1946). Imaginary sketch of the Pole, with British flag, made by Sir John Ross who made three expeditions to the Arctic

Felix Harbour, 1834. Creator: William Say
Felix Harbour, 1834. John Rosss ship, the Victory, with all flags flying, trapped in the ice in Felix Harbour on the eastern tip of Boothia Felix in Nunavuts northern Canadian Arctic

Crimson Cliffs, 1819. Creator: Daniel Havell
Crimson Cliffs, 1819. A View of the Coloured Snow in Lat. 76. 25N. & Long. 65. W. Unusually coloured landscape in the North Atlantic

Poyettak, Kakikagiu, Aknalua, early 19th century. Artist: John Brandard
Poyettak, Kakikagiu, Aknalua, early 19th century. Indigenous people of the Arctic Circle, possibly from North America or Siberia

John Ross, British polar explorer and naval officer, 19th century. In 1818 Ross (1800-1862) led an expedition to search for the Northwest Passage

North Pole. After an imaginary sketch by Sir John Ross. Admiral Sir John Ross, 1777 - 1856. British naval officer and Arctic explorer. From British Polar Explorers, published 1943

Passage through the ice, June 1818. After a coloured aquatint from Sir John Rosss Voyage of Discovery, 1819. Admiral Sir John Ross, 1777 - 1856. British naval officer and Arctic explorer

Sir John Ross, 1777 - 1856. Scottish Admiral, Naturalist And Arctic Explorer. From The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Published 1898

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Sir John Ross, CB, KSA, KCS was a Scottish naval officer and explorer of the Arctic. His contributions to polar exploration are immortalized in various engravings and artworks from the early to mid-19th century. One such engraving depicts Sir John Ross himself, showcasing his distinguished appearance as a British polar explorer and naval officer. Another engraving captures the treacherous journey through ice that he undertook in June 1818, highlighting his bravery and determination. In addition to these depictions, there is an imaginary sketch by Sir John Ross himself of the North Pole, symbolizing his ambition to conquer uncharted territories. The artwork "Felix Harbour" by William Say showcases one of the breathtaking landscapes encountered during his expeditions. The striking "Crimson Cliffs" painting by Daniel Havell portrays the harsh yet captivating beauty of the Arctic landscape that fascinated Sir John Ross throughout his explorations. Not only did Sir John Ross leave behind visual representations of his adventures but also written accounts like "Passage Through the Ice, " which provides insight into his experiences during this perilous journey. These records were later transformed into colored aquatints for wider dissemination. The artistic talents extended beyond mere depictions of landscapes; they also encompassed cultural encounters with indigenous people like Poyettak, Kakikagiu, Aknalua - depicted in an artwork attributed to John Brandard - reflecting Sir John Ross's interactions with local communities during his expeditions. Admiral Sir John Ross's legacy as a British naval officer and Arctic explorer lives on through these historical engravings and artworks created decades after his endeavors took place. They serve as reminders not only of his personal achievements but also of humanity's enduring fascination with exploring unknown frontiers.