Igloos Collection

Salkantay Sky Dome in Night
Dianne Mao

An Eskimaux watching a seal-hole, 1824 (engraving)
3672099 An Eskimaux watching a seal-hole, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Eskimaux building a snow-hut, 1824 (engraving)
3671978 Eskimaux building a snow-hut, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Interior of an Eskimaux snow-hut, Winter Island, 1822, 1824 (engraving)
3671986 Interior of an Eskimaux snow-hut, Winter Island, 1822, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

An Eskimaux creeping into the passage of a snow hut, 1824 (engraving)
3671991 An Eskimaux creeping into the passage of a snow hut, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Crew of the H. M. S. Terror completing the snow walls during a heavy gale, 1838 (litho)
3672137 Crew of the H.M.S. Terror completing the snow walls during a heavy gale, 1838 (litho) by Smyth, Admiral William Henry (1788-1865); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Esquimaux (colour litho)
7181670 Esquimaux (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esquimaux. Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (1900).); © Look and Learn

Koniaroklik and Neweetioke, 1835 (colour litho)
468761 Koniaroklik and Neweetioke, 1835 (colour litho) by Ross, John (1777-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Narrative of a second voyage in search of a north-west)

Eskimo Life (colour litho)
814281 Eskimo Life (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eskimo Life. Postcard with artwork by Es Hardy, produced by A B Shaw & Co Ltd)

ESKIMO FAMILY IN CAMP
An Eskimo family in their village, showing igloos, papoose, sledge, dogs, and quite a lot of ice Date: circa 1912

Eskimos Winter Homes
Eskimos building igloos in a winter settlement : one man carries a kayak on his head while a fisher waits patiently for a catch beneath the ice. Date: 1874

Igloos outside the Arctic Hotel in Ilulissat, Greenland, Denmark, Polar Regions

Igloos and Esquimaux. Watercolour. Aurore Amadine Lucie Dupin (1804-1876) French novelist and feminist who wrote under the name of George Sand

Igloo - at night
WAT-8798 Igloo - at night Churchill, Manitoba, Canada M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ross / Boothian Cottages
John Rosss arctic expedition: Snow cottages of the Boothians, North Hendon

Franklin / Land Expedition
Franklins land expedition where they came across Eskimos and their snow huts

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In the midst of a raging snowstorm, the brave crew of the H. M. S. Terror perseveres, diligently completing their igloo walls to shield themselves from nature's fury. The year is 1838, and this lithograph captures their unwavering determination in the face of adversity. Meanwhile, another vibrant lithograph showcases Esquimaux individuals with colorful attire against a snowy backdrop. Koniaroklik and Neweetioke stand proudly as symbols of resilience and adaptability in their traditional clothing. As we delve deeper into Eskimo life through yet another lithograph, we witness an entire family gathered around a campfire within their cozy igloo. Their smiles radiate warmth even amidst icy surroundings, reminding us that home is where love resides. Winter homes take on new meaning for these resourceful people who have mastered the art of constructing igloos. These ingenious structures provide shelter from harsh Arctic conditions while preserving precious heat inside. An engraving depicting The Arctic Expedition transports us back to a time when explorers braved treacherous terrains in search of new frontiers. Igloos dotting the landscape serve as beacons of hope amid vast expanses of ice and snow. Traveling further north to Ilulissat, Greenland, Denmark, we encounter modern-day igloos outside the Arctic Hotel. These temporary dwellings offer visitors a unique experience immersed in polar regions' beauty—a testament to human ingenuity blending seamlessly with nature's grandeur. A watercolor masterpiece by Aurore Amadine Lucie Dupin portrays both igloos and Esquimaux figures harmoniously intertwined—an artistic representation celebrating cultural diversity and unity across borders. Underneath Salkantay Sky Dome at nightfall lies an enchanting scene—an illuminated igloo glowing against an indigo sky adorned with twinkling stars—reminding us that even darkness cannot dim humanity's creative spirit or its capacity for wonder.