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Fridtjof Nansen Collection (page 3)

Fridtjof Nansen, a renowned Norwegian explorer, made history in 1893 when his ship, the Fram, became frozen into ice

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Dr Nansen (engraving)

Dr Nansen (engraving)
1597152 Dr Nansen (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Nansen. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 February 1897)

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Dr Nansen and his Daughter, 'Liv'(engraving)

Dr Nansen and his Daughter, "Liv"(engraving)
1597136 Dr Nansen and his Daughter, " Liv" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Nansen and his Daughter, " Liv")

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Dr Nansen at Elmwood, Franz Josef Land, after a 'Wash and Brush Up'(litho)

Dr Nansen at Elmwood, Franz Josef Land, after a "Wash and Brush Up"(litho)
1605763 Dr Nansen at Elmwood, Franz Josef Land, after a " Wash and Brush Up" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Nansen at Elmwood)

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: The Latest Stages of Arctic Exploration (engraving)

The Latest Stages of Arctic Exploration (engraving)
1605704 The Latest Stages of Arctic Exploration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Latest Stages of Arctic Exploration)

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: The Latest Stages of Arctic Exploration, Map showing Dr Nansens Course

The Latest Stages of Arctic Exploration, Map showing Dr Nansens Course and the Relative Attainments of Previous
1605702 The Latest Stages of Arctic Exploration, Map showing Dr Nansens Course and the Relative Attainments of Previous Explorers (engraving) by English School

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Dr Nansen and Lieutenant Johansen leaving the 'Fram', 'Good-Bye, Once More!'(engraving)

Dr Nansen and Lieutenant Johansen leaving the "Fram", "Good-Bye, Once More!"(engraving)
1605787 Dr Nansen and Lieutenant Johansen leaving the " Fram", " Good-Bye, Once More!" (engraving) by Forestier

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Dr Nansen, the Arctic Explorer (b / w photo)

Dr Nansen, the Arctic Explorer (b / w photo)
1604363 Dr Nansen, the Arctic Explorer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Nansen, the Arctic Explorer)

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: The Departure of Dr Nansens Arctic Expedition (engraving)

The Departure of Dr Nansens Arctic Expedition (engraving)
1627247 The Departure of Dr Nansens Arctic Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Departure of Dr Nansens Arctic Expedition)

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer, diplomat and humanitarian (b / w photo)

Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer, diplomat and humanitarian (b / w photo)
817424 Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer, diplomat and humanitarian (b/w photo) by Norwegian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930)

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Dr Nansen at the Royal Societies Club, the Reception after the Banquet (litho)

Dr Nansen at the Royal Societies Club, the Reception after the Banquet (litho)
1036764 Dr Nansen at the Royal Societies Club, the Reception after the Banquet (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Fridtjof Nansen, Polar Exhbition (chromolitho)

Fridtjof Nansen, Polar Exhbition (chromolitho)
3656994 Fridtjof Nansen, Polar Exhbition (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fridtjof Nansen, Polar Exhbition)

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). Artist: Van der Weyde, Henry (1838-1924)

Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). Artist: Van der Weyde, Henry (1838-1924)
Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). Found in the collection of Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Lysaker

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). Artist: Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938)

Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). Artist: Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938)
Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Fridtjof Nansen 1861-1930, 1934

Fridtjof Nansen 1861-1930, 1934. Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Lars Pettersen on Snow Shoes, c1893-1896, (1897)

Lars Pettersen on Snow Shoes, c1893-1896, (1897). Lars Pettersen (born in 1860) was a Norwegian explorer who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram led by Fridtjof Nansen

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: The Members of the Expedition, after their Return to Christiania, c1893-1896, (1897)

The Members of the Expedition, after their Return to Christiania, c1893-1896, (1897). Nansens crew after the return from their three year North Pole exploration (1893-1896) aboard the Fram

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Workshop on deck. July, 1895, (1897)

Workshop on deck. July, 1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Aurora Borealis, 18th October 1894, (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen

Aurora Borealis, 18th October 1894, (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen
Aurora Borealis, 18th October 1894, (1897). Pastel Sketch from Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Cleaning the Accumulators Before Stowing Away. July, 1895, (1897)

Cleaning the Accumulators Before Stowing Away. July, 1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Observation with Sextant and Artificial Horizon. July 1895, (1897)

Observation with Sextant and Artificial Horizon. July 1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Channel Astern of the Fram. June, 1895, (1897)

Channel Astern of the Fram. June, 1895, (1897). Fram (Forward) was a ship used in northern and southern polar expeditions by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Ice-Smithy. May, 1895, 1897

Ice-Smithy. May, 1895, 1897. From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Fitting the Hand-Sledges with Runners. July, 1895, (1897)

Fitting the Hand-Sledges with Runners. July, 1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: The Fram when dug out of the Pressure-Mound. End of March, 1895, (1897)

The Fram when dug out of the Pressure-Mound. End of March, 1895, (1897). Fram (Forward) is a ship used in northern and southern polar expeditions by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Ice near the Fram, 4th July 1894, (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen

Ice near the Fram, 4th July 1894, (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen
Ice near the Fram, 4th July 1894, (1897). Fram (Forward) was a ship used in northern and southern polar expeditions by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: A Chat after Dinner, c1893-1896, (1897)

A Chat after Dinner, c1893-1896, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Johansen at Cafe Flora, c1893-1896, (1897). Artist: Mr Jackson

Johansen at Cafe Flora, c1893-1896, (1897). Artist: Mr Jackson
Johansen at Cafe Flora, c1893-1896, (1897). Fredrik Hjalmar Johansen (1867-1913) was a Norwegian explorer who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896)

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: I Managed to Swing One Leg Up, c1893-1896, (1897). Artist: A Bloch

I Managed to Swing One Leg Up, c1893-1896, (1897). Artist: A Bloch
I Managed to Swing One Leg Up, c1893-1897, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: A Sail with Sledges. South of Cape Richthofen. 6 June, 1896, (1897). Artist: August Eiebakke

A Sail with Sledges. South of Cape Richthofen. 6 June, 1896, (1897). Artist: August Eiebakke
A Sail with Sledges. South of Cape Richthofen. 6 June, 1896, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Crossing a Crack in the Ice, c1893-1896, (1897)

Crossing a Crack in the Ice, c1893-1896, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Moonlight Phenomena at the Beginning of the Polar Night, November 1893, (1897)

Moonlight Phenomena at the Beginning of the Polar Night, November 1893, (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen
Moonlight Phenomena at the Beginning of the Polar Night, November 1893, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Rest. April, 1895, (1897). Artist: H Egidus

Rest. April, 1895, (1897). Artist: H Egidus
Rest. April, 1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Moon-Ring with Mock Moons, and a suggestion of Horizontal Axes, 24th November 1893

Moon-Ring with Mock Moons, and a suggestion of Horizontal Axes, 24th November 1893, (1987) Artist: Fridtjof Nansen
Moon-Ring with Mock Moons, and a suggestion of Horizontal Axes, 24th November 1893, (1897). Pastel Sketch from Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Nothing But Ice, Ice to the Horizon, 7 April, 1895, (1897)

Nothing But Ice, Ice to the Horizon, 7 April, 1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Over Difficult Pressure Mounds. April, 1895, (1897)

Over Difficult Pressure Mounds. April, 1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: The Polar Night, 24th November 1893, (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen

The Polar Night, 24th November 1893, (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen
The Polar Night, 24th November 1893, (1897). Water-Colour Sketch from Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Light Phenomena in the Polar Night, 22nd November 1893, (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen

Light Phenomena in the Polar Night, 22nd November 1893, (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen
Light Phenomena in the Polar Night, 22nd November 1893, (1897). Pastel Sketch from Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Sunday Afternoon on Board, 1895, (1897)

Sunday Afternoon on Board, 1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: The Fram in the Ice. 1895, (1897)

The Fram in the Ice. 1895, (1897). Fram (Forward) was a ship used in northern and southern polar expeditions by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen. It was launched in 1892 and used until 1912

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: The Crew of the Fram after their Second Winter. About 24 February, 1895, 1895 (1897)

The Crew of the Fram after their Second Winter. About 24 February, 1895, 1895 (1897)
The Crew of the Fram after their Second Winter. 24 February, 1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Lower End of Supper Table, c1893-1896, (1897)

Lower End of Supper Table, c1893-1896, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: The Upper End of the Supper Table. 15 February 1895, (1897)

The Upper End of the Supper Table. 15 February 1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: A Whist-Party in the Saloon. 15 February 1895, (1897)

A Whist-Party in the Saloon. 15 February 1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: The Fram after an Ice-Pressure. 10 January, 1895, 1895 (1897)

The Fram after an Ice-Pressure. 10 January, 1895, 1895 (1897). Fram (Forward) is a ship used in northern and southern polar expeditions by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Captain Sverdrup in his Cabin, 1895, (1897)

Captain Sverdrup in his Cabin, 1895, (1897). Otto Neumann Knoph Sverdrup (1854-1930) was a Norwegian explorer who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896)

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Musical Entertainment in the Saloon, c1893-1896, (1897)

Musical Entertainment in the Saloon, c1893-1896, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: At the Supper Table, 14 February, 1895, 1895, (1897). Artist: Johan Nordhagen

At the Supper Table, 14 February, 1895, 1895, (1897). Artist: Johan Nordhagen
At the Supper Table, 14 February, 1895, 1895 (1897). After a photograph. From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageFridtjof Nansen Collection: Hjalmar Johansen, 1893, (1897)

Hjalmar Johansen, 1893, (1897). Fredrik Hjalmar Johansen (1867-1913) was a Norwegian explorer who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram led by Fridtjof Nansen



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Fridtjof Nansen, a renowned Norwegian explorer, made history in 1893 when his ship, the Fram, became frozen into ice. This daring expedition was just one of many incredible feats accomplished by Nansen throughout his career. In an iconic photograph from 1897, we see Scott-Hansen and Johansen inspecting barometers during their time on the Fram. Another captivating image captures the meeting between Jackson and Nansen during their joint exploration efforts. Nansen's legacy extends beyond his expeditions; he left an indelible mark on maritime history. The figurehead of an Eskimo adorning his sailing ship Fridtjof Nansen in 1919 is a testament to both his adventures and cultural appreciation. Lifebuoys and ropes hanging on the vessel further emphasize its nautical significance. In a black-and-white photo from 1896, we catch a glimpse of Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen himself - a man whose determination knew no bounds. His famous snow-shoe expedition across Greenland in 1888 showcased not only his physical endurance but also his unwavering spirit. The admiration for Dr. Nansen reached new heights at the Royal Societies Club Banquet in February 1897 as guests raised their glasses "To the Health of Dr. Nansen. " This lithograph immortalizes this celebratory moment among esteemed colleagues who recognized his remarkable achievements. Polar bears roam freely within Arctic landscapes that captivated Fridtjof Nansen's exploratory endeavors. These majestic creatures symbolize both the beauty and challenges faced by those venturing into uncharted territories. Lastly, Theodor C Jacobsen stands proudly in a black-and-white photo as mate aboard the "Fram. " His presence serves as a reminder that behind every great explorer lies an equally dedicated team working tirelessly to achieve greatness. Fridtjof Nansens' name will forever be synonymous with bravery, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of discovery.