Explorer Collection (#6)

George Catlin's North American Indian Portfolio
7301606 George Catlin's North American Indian Portfolio; Private Collection; (add.info.: Attacking the Grizzly Bear. Mounted Indians attack a bear with lances and an axe)

Staff-Paymaster Francis Drake, Secretary and Ship's Meteorologist, Taking Sea-temperatures, 1916 (card)
7295708 Staff-Paymaster Francis Drake, Secretary and Ship's Meteorologist, Taking Sea-temperatures, 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Polar sketches. Returning to the ship after an unsuccessful attempt to find the North Pole, 1876 (chromolithograph)
7295653 Polar sketches. Returning to the ship after an unsuccessful attempt to find the North Pole, 1876 (chromolithograph) by Moss, Edward Lawton (1843-80); 19.7x28 cm; National Maritime Museum

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

The Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1910-12. Capt. Roald Amundsen, Discoverer of the South Pole, 1916 (card)
7295724 The Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1910-12. Capt. Roald Amundsen, Discoverer of the South Pole, 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint)
7295570 First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint) by Sackhouse, John (1797-1819); 29.2x42.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

An Elizabethan man, called Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596), 1581 (watercolour, ivory)
7337508 An Elizabethan man, called Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596), 1581 (watercolour, ivory) by Hilliard, Nicholas (1547-1619); 2.8x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Mungo Park, 1771 To 1806, Scottish Explorer, Resting In A Native's Hut In Sego, Bambarra
UIG5420148 Mungo Park, 1771 To 1806, Scottish Explorer, Resting In A Native's Hut In Sego, Bambarra, Africa During His Travels On The African Continent In 1795

Qubilai emperor of China hunting falcon, c.1470 (miniature)
BEN5464150 Qubilai emperor of China hunting falcon, c.1470 (miniature); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Qubilai (Kubilai Khan)

Portrait de Sir Henry Morton Stanley pseudonyme de John Rowlands (1841-1904), explorateur et journaliste britannique
FGL5492510 Portrait de Sir Henry Morton Stanley pseudonyme de John Rowlands (1841-1904), explorateur et journaliste britannique. Gravure du 19eme siecle ©Fototeca/Leemage; Fototeca Gilardi

Portrait of Alexander MacDonald (1817-1848), assistant surgeon aboard the HMS Terror
MMM5477316 Portrait of Alexander MacDonald (1817-1848), assistant surgeon aboard the HMS Terror'; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of Alexander MacDonald (1817-1848)

J.S.C. Dumont d Urville (1790-1842), c.1850 (lithograph)
7341645 J.S.C. Dumont d Urville (1790-1842), c.1850 (lithograph) by Maurin, Antoine (1793-1860) (after); 26.7x20.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Anne Jane Thornton, the female sailor (coloured woodcut)
7341632 Anne Jane Thornton, the female sailor (coloured woodcut) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 23x14.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Maria Sibylla Merian (Frankfurt)
5306950 Maria Sibylla Merian (Frankfurt; (add.info.: Maria Sibylla Merian (Frankfurt. April 2. 1647 - January 13. 1717) was a German naturalist. explorer and painter); Universal History Archive/UIG

Abel Janszoon Tasman, 1603- 1659
5614421 Abel Janszoon Tasman, 1603- 1659; (add.info.: Abel Janszoon Tasman, 1603- 1659. Dutch seafarer, explorer, and merchant)

An elephant fight at Lucknow during the Nawabi" as witnessed by Francois Bernier
5668951 An elephant fight at Lucknow during the Nawabi" as witnessed by Francois Bernier; (add.info.: Francois Bernier (1620-1688)

Kobdo: the camels of the mission resting from their fatigue, September 28 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of
CSO4986462 Kobdo: the camels of the mission resting from their fatigue, September 28 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of Bouillane de Lacoste commander in 1909 in Mongolia

A Stape in the Great Dunes, September 13 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of the commander of
CSO4986370 A Stape in the Great Dunes, September 13 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of the commander of Bouillane de Lacoste in 1909 in Mongolia

The caravan at the start of Uliassoutai, September 3 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of
CSO4986309 The caravan at the start of Uliassoutai, September 3 - Mission in North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of the commander of Bouillane de Lacoste in 1909 in Mongolia

Governor General of Mongolia between Dr. Bertaud of Chazaud and Zabieha, August 29 - Mission to North West Mongolia
CSO4986293 Governor General of Mongolia between Dr. Bertaud of Chazaud and Zabieha, August 29 - Mission to North West Mongolia - Album of the mission of the commander of Bouillane de Lacoste in 1909

Portrait of Alfred Russel Wallace, c.1895 (photo)
7224482 Portrait of Alfred Russel Wallace, c.1895 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Russel Wallace OM FRS (1823 - 1913) was a British naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist

Vice-Admiral Sir George Strong Nares KCB (1831-1915), Arctic explorer and commander of Challenger, 1872-75 (b/w photo)
7295274 Vice-Admiral Sir George Strong Nares KCB (1831-1915), Arctic explorer and commander of Challenger, 1872-75 (b/w photo) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1871 (oil painting)
7295330 Captain Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1871 (oil painting) by Pearce, Stephen (1819-1904); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg, Friendly Islands, 1774-97 (oil on canvas)
7295301 Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg, Friendly Islands, 1774-97 (oil on canvas) by Hodges, William (1744-97) (after); 45.2x59.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard, 1858 - 1945, aka Sir Frederick Lugard
3083273 Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard, 1858 - 1945, aka Sir Frederick Lugard.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British soldier, mercenary)

David Livingstone, 1813 - 1873
3062091 David Livingstone, 1813 - 1873.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish Congregationalist, pioneer, medical missionary and explorer in Africa. His portrait and signature)

Pocahontas saving the life of John Smith in 1607. Captain John Smith, 1580 - 1631, Admiral of New England
2603484 Pocahontas saving the life of John Smith in 1607. Captain John Smith, 1580 - 1631, Admiral of New England. English soldier, explorer and author. Pocahontas Matoaka, 1595-1617

Lake of Tali, on Marco Polo's Routes in South East Asia, 1903 (engraving)
BAL34669 Lake of Tali, on Marco Polo's Routes in South East Asia, 1903 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lake of Tali, on One of Marco Polo's Routes in South East Asia)

Adolf Schlagintweit, 1829-1857 (engraving)
8632248 Adolf Schlagintweit, 1829-1857 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adolf Schlagintweit, 1829-1857)

Mausoleum of Sir Richard and Lady Burton, Richmond upon Thames, London (engraving)
8631314 Mausoleum of Sir Richard and Lady Burton, Richmond upon Thames, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mausoleum of Sir Richard and Lady Burton)

Tonkin, Laos, Siam (b/w photo)
8651444 Tonkin, Laos, Siam (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tonkin, Laos, Siam. A Hong-Kong. Debarcadere chinois)

Un Tour aux Indes (b/w photo)
8649401 Un Tour aux Indes (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Tour aux Indes. Sur l'Hoogly, au-dessous de Calcutta)

Chasse aux Indes (b/w photo)
8649395 Chasse aux Indes (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasse aux Indes. A Issouripour, dans les Sondarbands. Femmes charmant des cobras)

Au Japon (b/w photo)
8649394 Au Japon (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Japon. Ira Ira, danse populaire, a Osaka)

Au Japon (b/w photo)
8649387 Au Japon (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Japon. Ira Ira, danse populaire, a Osaka)

Du Tonkin au Siam (b/w photo)
8649375 Du Tonkin au Siam (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Du Tonkin au Siam. Luang Prabang. Interieur de Ouate Vui Soune)

Le Prince Henri d'Orleans (b/w photo)
8651448 Le Prince Henri d'Orleans (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Prince Henri d'Orleans)

Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer, diplomat and humanitarian (coloured photo)
8655488 Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer, diplomat and humanitarian (coloured photo) by Norwegian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930)

La terre d'apres le systeme d'Homere (engraving)
8653358 La terre d'apres le systeme d'Homere (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La terre d'apres le systeme d'Homere)

Suez, Pancienne Colsum (engraving)
8653349 Suez, Pancienne Colsum (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suez, Pancienne Colsum)

Monument funeraire de Christophe Colomb a la Havane (engraving)
8653334 Monument funeraire de Christophe Colomb a la Havane (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument funeraire de Christophe Colomb a la Havane)

Marchands pheniciens traitant des affaires d'echange (engraving)
8653359 Marchands pheniciens traitant des affaires d'echange (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alphonse d'Albuquerque (engraving)
8653339 Alphonse d'Albuquerque (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphonse d'Albuquerque)

Par une attaque de flanc la cavalerie espagnole decide le gain de la bataille (engraving)
8653325 Par une attaque de flanc la cavalerie espagnole decide le gain de la bataille (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ferdinand Cortez (engraving)
8653312 Ferdinand Cortez (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferdinand Cortez)

L'Inca Huayna Capac (engraving)
8653311 L'Inca Huayna Capac (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L'Inca Huayna Capac)

Patagons (engraving)
8653309 Patagons (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patagons. Illustration for Les Principales Decouvertes des Voyageurs Anciens et Modernes by Charles)

Australian explorers (engraving)
8647883 Australian explorers (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Australian explorers. New South Wales)

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"Unveiling the Uncharted: A Journey through the Eyes of Explorers" Embarking on daring expeditions, these intrepid explorers have left an indelible mark on history. Sir Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, etched his name in the annals of adventure as he stood triumphantly alongside Tenzing Norgay near Mount Everest's summit on that fateful day in 1953. Centuries earlier, Vasco da Gama's arrival in India opened up new frontiers for trade and exploration. His audacious voyage paved the way for future adventurers to follow suit. Meanwhile, aboard HMS Beagle, Charles Darwin embarked on a transformative journey that would forever alter our understanding of life itself. The British Empire's world map from the 19th century serves as a testament to their insatiable thirst for discovery. It depicts vast territories conquered by brave souls who ventured into uncharted territories with unwavering determination. Even advertisements became platforms to celebrate explorers' feats; Captain Robert Falcon Scott graced Fry's Cocoa adverts after his ill-fated expedition to Antarctica. His story stands as a poignant reminder of both triumph and tragedy intertwined within exploration. In 1969, Apollo 17 astronaut Buzz Aldrin took humanity's giant leap onto the moon's surface alongside Neil Armstrong—captured forever in his visor is Earth gazing back at them—a symbol of mankind transcending earthly boundaries. Sir Richard Francis Burton fearlessly delved into unknown cultures during his travels across Africa and Asia—an explorer driven by curiosity and an insatiable desire for knowledge. Maps tracing these journeys illuminate Africa’s vastness while showcasing how countless pioneers traversed its untamed landscapes. These cartographic marvels serve as testaments to human resilience against nature’s formidable challenges. Lastly, astronauts standing upon lunar soil gaze back at Earth—a humbling sight that reminds us all of our shared humanity and the boundless possibilities that lie beyond our terrestrial confines.