Antartic Collection

Shackleton / Graphic 1914
ERNEST SHACKLETON Irish Antartic explorer, photographed before his bid to cross the Antartic continent in 1914

Allegory of modern celebrated travelers. Illustration of 1880 (Engraving)
AIS5394665 Allegory of modern celebrated travelers. Illustration of 1880 (Engraving); Private Collection; © Lorio / Iberfoto.

The Midwinters Day Dinner, 22nd June 1912 (b / w photo)
752419 The Midwinters Day Dinner, 22nd June 1912 (b/w photo) by Nelson, Edward W. (1883-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Menu in the shape on an Emperor Penguin, for the Midwinters Day Dinner, Cape Evans
752418 Menu in the shape on an Emperor Penguin, for the Midwinters Day Dinner, Cape Evans, 22nd June 1912 (pen & gouache on card) by Nelson, Edward W

Incident From James Clark Rosss Antartic Voyage Ships Erebus And Terror In The Pack Ice 1841 From The Gallery Of Geography Published London Circa 1872

The albatross being fed by the sailors on the the ship marooned in the frozen seas of Antartica
XJF393830 The albatross being fed by the sailors on the the ship marooned in the frozen seas of Antartica, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S.T. Coleridge, by S.T

The appearance of the albatross to lead the marooned ship out of the frozen seas of Antartica
XJF393829 The appearance of the albatross to lead the marooned ship out of the frozen seas of Antartica, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S.T. Coleridge, by S.T

Ship in Antartica, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S. T. Coleridge, by S
XJF393828 Ship in Antartica, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S.T. Coleridge, by S.T. Coleridge, published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1876 (wood engraving) by Dore

Picture No. 10852249
Hut built in February 1908 by Ernest Shackelton's party - British Antartic expedition 1907 Date:

Picture No. 10867929
Graveyard of Sir Ernest Shakelton Date:

Picture No. 10766961
Antactica - hut built in Febuary 1908 by Ernest Shackelton's party. Date:

Antarctica - crater of Telefon Volcano Deception Island
PS-4506 ANTARCTICA - Crater of Telefon Volcano Deception Island Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

King Penguin - close-up of back
JD-6215 King Penguin - close-up of back Aptenodytes patagonicus John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

King Penguin - With chick on feet
PS-4338 King Penguin - With chick on feet Aptenodytes patagonicus Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

King Penguin - moulting
JD-6217 KING PENGUIN - MOULTING Aptenodytes patagonicus John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

White-Chinned Petrel - In flight over sea Antarctic Ocean BI007525
COS-1712 White-Chinned Petrel - In flight over sea Antarctic Ocean Procellaria aequinoctialis Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pintado or Cape Petrel - In flight over sea Antarctic Ocean BI007440
COS-1710 Pintado or Cape Petrel - In flight over sea Antarctic Ocean Daption capense Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pintado or Cape Petrel - In flight South Orkney Islands, Antarctica. BI007423
COS-1705 Pintado or Cape Petrel - In flight South Orkney Islands, Antarctica. Daption capense Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pintado or Cape Petrel - With Mountains in background South Orkney Islands, Antarctica. BI007420
COS-1704 Pintado or Cape Petrel - With Mountains in background South Orkney Islands, Antarctica. Daption capense Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pintado or Cape Petrel - In flight over sea Antarctic Penninsular BI007430
COS-1703 Pintado or Cape Petrel - In flight over sea Antarctic Penninsular Daption capense Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pintado or Cape Petrel - Flock in flight near iceberg South Orkney Islands, Antarctica. BI007428
COS-1702 Pintado or Cape Petrel - Flock in flight near iceberg South Orkney Islands, Antarctica. Daption capense Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pintado / Cape Petrel - In flight Antarctic Ocean BI007416
COS-1701 Pintado / Cape Petrel - In flight Antarctic Ocean Daption capense Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pinnacled iceberg, Antarctica

Tourists in inflatable cruising past icebergs, Antarctica

Icebergs exhibiting fluting and honeycomb textures, Antarctica

Iceberg, Antarctica

Coastal landscape lit by the midnight sun, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Gentoo penguins, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Antarctica: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into the frozen realm of Antarctica, where tales of adventure and survival have captivated explorers for centuries. From Shackleton's daring expedition to the graphic scenes depicted in 1914, this icy continent holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. The spirit of the South Pole still seeks vengeance for the murder of an albatross, as portrayed in "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. " The mariner's harrowing journey leaves us breathless as he faints under its weight. Such is the power that emanates from this desolate land. In a black and white photograph captured on Midwinters Day Dinner in June 1912, we glimpse a moment frozen in time. The menu takes shape as an Emperor Penguin, reminding us that even amidst isolation, creativity thrives. Traveling back further in history, we witness an incident from James Clark Ross's Antarctic voyage aboard ships Erebus and Terror in 1841. Trapped within pack ice, their struggle becomes etched into our minds through a gallery painting published circa 1872. Yet not all is bleak; humor finds its place even here at Earth's end. "Charley's Aunt" by Brandon Thomas brings laughter to these icy shores with its comedic twists and turns. Amidst it all stands the majestic albatross - fed by sailors stranded on a ship encased within Antartica’s frozen seas. Its appearance serves as both savior and guide during desperate times when hope seems lost. As we delve deeper into Coleridge's masterpiece "The Rime of Ancient Mariner, " another scene unfolds before our eyes: a ship battling against nature’s wrath amidst Antartica’s chilling embrace. Through captivating pictures numbered 10852249, 10867929, and 10766961 – each telling their own story – we are transported to this enigmatic land.