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"The Enigmatic North Pole: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Arctic Ocean" Embarking on a cartographic journey

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: North Pole: British shippers at the closest place to the Pole - Nares Georges S

North Pole: British shippers at the closest place to the Pole - Nares Georges S
LSE4403169 North Pole: British shippers at the closest place to the PA'le - Nares Georges S. Un voyage A la mer polar, Paris: Hachette, 1880, p. 310

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Cairn et boite aux lettres au pole nord - Georges S. Nares, Un voyage a la mer polar

Cairn et boite aux lettres au pole nord - Georges S. Nares, Un voyage a la mer polar
LSE4403156 Cairn et boAte aux lettres au pole nord - Georges S. Nares, Un voyage A la mer polar, Paris: Hachette, 1880, p. 407

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: The meteorological observatory was installed on the bay of Koljutschin (polar circle)

The meteorological observatory was installed on the bay of Koljutschin (polar circle)
LSE4332661 The meteorological observatory was installed on the bay of Koljutschin (polar circle), while the ship La Vega was caught in the ice and the crew was preparing for wintering

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Captain George Strong Nares (1831-1915) planted the British flag at the place closest to

Captain George Strong Nares (1831-1915) planted the British flag at the place closest to
LSE4331225 Captain George Strong Nares (1831-1915) planted the British flag at the place closest to the pole, drawing by Riou, to illustrate the story of a voyage to the polar sea in 1875-1876

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: The interior of the tent on the ice floe, drawing by Riou

The interior of the tent on the ice floe, drawing by Riou
LSE4331210 The interior of the tent on the ice floe, drawing by Riou, to illustrate the story of a voyage to the polar sea in 1875-1876, by Captain G.SNares (1831-1915)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: The travel suit of Lieutenant Payer and Lieutenant Weyprecht

The travel suit of Lieutenant Payer and Lieutenant Weyprecht
LSE4330539 The travel suit of Lieutenant Payer and Lieutenant Weyprecht, several thicknesses of clothing to fight the snow squalls, a retractable leather jacket to protect the face from frost

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Lieutenant Tyson occupied his morning toilet, a comb before putting on his boots

Lieutenant Tyson occupied his morning toilet, a comb before putting on his boots
LSE4330201 Lieutenant Tyson occupied his morning toilet, a comb before putting on his boots, etched after a drawing by E.Riou, illustrating the story of the Polaris, ice raft, by Lieutenant Tyson

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: After the abandonment of their ship, the crew of La Hansa built a camp on a derive glacon

After the abandonment of their ship, the crew of La Hansa built a camp on a derive glacon
LSE4329595 After the abandonment of their ship, the crew of La Hansa built a camp on a derive glacon, illuminated by the aurora boreale, engraving after the drawing of J.Moynet

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: A sleigh and his crew lost in the Hummocks, torn blocks of ice that animate the surface

A sleigh and his crew lost in the Hummocks, torn blocks of ice that animate the surface
LSE4328133 A sleigh and his crew lost in the Hummocks, torn blocks of ice that animate the surface of the ice pack. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to the free sea of the Arctic pole

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Young eskimau catching Arctic penguins. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to the free

Young eskimau catching Arctic penguins. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to the free
LSE4328128 Young eskimau catching Arctic penguins. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to the free sea of the Arctic pole, by Doctor Hayes, surgeon of the United States Navy, in 1860-1862

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Hans, a hunter who had accompanied Doctors Hayes and Kane on an earlier Arctic expedition

Hans, a hunter who had accompanied Doctors Hayes and Kane on an earlier Arctic expedition
LSE4328107 Hans, a hunter who had accompanied Doctors Hayes and Kane on an earlier Arctic expedition, before abandoning them to settle in an Eskimau village

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Hans in 1860, discovering Hayess ship - drawing from Neuville by Dr

Hans in 1860, discovering Hayess ship - drawing from Neuville by Dr
LSE4402313 Hans in 1860, discovering Hayess ship - drawing from Neuville by Dr. Hayes in " The free sea of the pole, voyage of discovery in the Arctic seas, 1860-1861" by Dr

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: The North Polar regions, 1595 (engraving, 1596)

The North Polar regions, 1595 (engraving, 1596)
LRI4716648 The North Polar regions, 1595 (engraving, 1596) by Mercator, Gerardus (1512-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Map of North America, 1708 (etching, 1717)

Map of North America, 1708 (etching, 1717)
LRI4711129 Map of North America, 1708 (etching, 1717) by Nolin, Jean-Baptiste (c.1657-1708); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of North America, 1708 - Engraving from the atlas le theatre du monde)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Polar Expedition in the Arctic: English and American ships trapped in ice

Polar Expedition in the Arctic: English and American ships trapped in ice
LRI4648969 Polar Expedition in the Arctic: English and American ships trapped in ice (19th century print) by Unknown Artist

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: The boat of Nils Adolf Erik (Eric) Baron Nordenskjold (Nordenskiold) (1832-1901)

The boat of Nils Adolf Erik (Eric) Baron Nordenskjold (Nordenskiold) (1832-1901)
GIA4772320 The boat of Nils Adolf Erik (Eric) Baron Nordenskjold (Nordenskiold) (1832-1901), " Vega", at Konyam- bay. Engraving around 1880

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Portrait of George Washington de Long, American explorer (1844-1881)

Portrait of George Washington de Long, American explorer (1844-1881)
GIA4778568 Portrait of George Washington de Long, American explorer (1844-1881). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of George Washington de Long)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Exploration of the Great Canadian North (1769-1772) by Samuel Hearne (1745-1792)

Exploration of the Great Canadian North (1769-1772) by Samuel Hearne (1745-1792)
XEE4162373 Exploration of the Great Canadian North (1769-1772) by Samuel Hearne (1745-1792): Hearne goes up the course of the Coppermine River

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Men and sleigh on the ice - in 'The shores of the polar sea

Men and sleigh on the ice - in "The shores of the polar sea
LSE4084567 Men and sleigh on the ice - in " The shores of the polar sea, an Arctic expedition narration", by Dr

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: The boat is responsible for the refuelling of the meteorological stations of Greenland

The boat is responsible for the refuelling of the meteorological stations of Greenland
XEE4188946 The boat is responsible for the refuelling of the meteorological stations of Greenland and Jan Mayan Island in the Arctic Sea caught in the ice - Illustration from " Le petit

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Nansens polar exploration ship Fram trapped in the ice - engraving from The report

Nansens polar exploration ship Fram trapped in the ice - engraving from The report
XEE4154433 Nansens polar exploration ship Fram trapped in the ice - engraving from The report of the Fram expedition of 1893-1896, by Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Allegory on the return of Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) from the north pole - engraving of

Allegory on the return of Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) from the north pole - engraving of
XEE4154431 Allegory on the return of Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) from the north pole - engraving of 1897 by Unknown Artist

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Portrait of Admiral Sir George Strong Nares (1831-1915) Royal Navy Officer

Portrait of Admiral Sir George Strong Nares (1831-1915) Royal Navy Officer
XEE4180918 Portrait of Admiral Sir George Strong Nares (1831-1915) Royal Navy Officer and Arctic Explorer. by Unknown Artist

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: American expedition to Lady Franklin Bay (1881-1884): rescue of the crew

American expedition to Lady Franklin Bay (1881-1884): rescue of the crew
XEE4134544 American expedition to Lady Franklin Bay (1881-1884): rescue of the crew. Engraving in " La Nature: revue des sciences et de leurs applications aux arts et a l industrie" of 22

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Terrestrial magnetism: aurora boreale in the Arctic due to a magnetic storm

Terrestrial magnetism: aurora boreale in the Arctic due to a magnetic storm
XEE4140849 Terrestrial magnetism: aurora boreale in the Arctic due to a magnetic storm. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Portrait of an Eskimo (oil on canvas)

Portrait of an Eskimo (oil on canvas)
2602677 Portrait of an Eskimo (oil on canvas) by Collins, Hugh (fl.1868-96); 50.8x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: American Geographical And Statistical Society (chromolitho)

American Geographical And Statistical Society (chromolitho)
3656993 American Geographical And Statistical Society (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Geographical And Statistical Society)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansens expedition to the North Pole, 1896 (engraving)

Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansens expedition to the North Pole, 1896 (engraving)
6000499 Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansens expedition to the North Pole, 1896 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: The Arctic Expedition, Apparatus to be used by the Explorers (engraving)

The Arctic Expedition, Apparatus to be used by the Explorers (engraving)
1053531 The Arctic Expedition, Apparatus to be used by the Explorers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arctic Expedition)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: How an Enterprising Editor lost a Balloon and a Correspondent (chromolitho)

How an Enterprising Editor lost a Balloon and a Correspondent (chromolitho)
1043450 How an Enterprising Editor lost a Balloon and a Correspondent (chromolitho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Off to the North Pole, a Last Farewell (engraving)

Off to the North Pole, a Last Farewell (engraving)
1048075 Off to the North Pole, a Last Farewell (engraving) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Off to the North Pole, a Last Farewell)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Dr Nansens Ship, specially built for his Expedition to the North Pole, just launched at Laurick

Dr Nansens Ship, specially built for his Expedition to the North Pole, just launched at Laurick, Norway (litho)
1047734 Dr Nansens Ship, specially built for his Expedition to the North Pole, just launched at Laurick, Norway (litho) by English School

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Fight with Walrus, 1876 (engraving)

Fight with Walrus, 1876 (engraving)
939918 Fight with Walrus, 1876 (engraving) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julius Johannes Ludovicus Ritter von Payer (1841 A- 1915)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Hunting with dogs, 1876 (engraving)

Hunting with dogs, 1876 (engraving)
939917 Hunting with dogs, 1876 (engraving) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julius Johannes Ludovicus Ritter von Payer (1841 A- 1915)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Deep Snow traveliing, pub. London 1874 (woodcut)

Deep Snow traveliing, pub. London 1874 (woodcut)
955582 Deep Snow traveliing, pub. London 1874 (woodcut) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Arctic expedition of 1869-70)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: The Germania on Sabine Island, pub. London 1874 (woodcut)

The Germania on Sabine Island, pub. London 1874 (woodcut)
955580 The Germania on Sabine Island, pub. London 1874 (woodcut) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Dragging the Boats to the Illuidlek Island, pub. London 1886 (engraving)

Dragging the Boats to the Illuidlek Island, pub. London 1886 (engraving)
955578 Dragging the Boats to the Illuidlek Island, pub. London 1886 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: The Hansa House on the Floe, pub. London 1874 (woodcut)

The Hansa House on the Floe, pub. London 1874 (woodcut)
955577 The Hansa House on the Floe, pub. London 1874 (woodcut) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Bivouac in Boats, pub. London 1874 (woodcut)

Bivouac in Boats, pub. London 1874 (woodcut)
955560 Bivouac in Boats, pub. London 1874 (woodcut) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Arctic expedition of 1869-70)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Map showing the route of the Fram (colour litho)

Map showing the route of the Fram (colour litho)
820166 Map showing the route of the Fram (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map showing the route of the Fram, and Nansens and Johansens sledge journey)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Physical chart of the North Polar Regions (colour litho)

Physical chart of the North Polar Regions (colour litho)
820163 Physical chart of the North Polar Regions (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physical chart of the North Polar Regions)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: An expedition to the North Pole: Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen and his wife (engraving)

An expedition to the North Pole: Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen and his wife (engraving)
2789362 An expedition to the North Pole: Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen and his wife (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An expedition to the North Pole)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Trois Ballons Au Pole Nord (engraving)

Trois Ballons Au Pole Nord (engraving)
2789278 Trois Ballons Au Pole Nord (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trois Ballons Au Pole Nord. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 9 April 1882)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Dr Fridtjof Nansen (chromolitho)

Dr Fridtjof Nansen (chromolitho)
2790414 Dr Fridtjof Nansen (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Fridtjof Nansen)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Andrees Polar Balloon, 1897 (chromolitho)

Andrees Polar Balloon, 1897 (chromolitho)
2790413 Andrees Polar Balloon, 1897 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andrees Polar Balloon, 1897)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Nansens Fram expedition, August 1896 (colour litho)

Nansens Fram expedition, August 1896 (colour litho)
3103050 Nansens Fram expedition, August 1896 (colour litho) by Norwegian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nansens Fram expedition, August 1896)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Clothes of travellers to the North Pole (engraving)

Clothes of travellers to the North Pole (engraving)
3098039 Clothes of travellers to the North Pole (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clothes of travellers to the North Pole)

Background imageNorth Pole Collection: Ms. 1288 fol. 1 The Polar Aurora, from a Collection of Dutch Marine Maps

Ms. 1288 fol. 1 The Polar Aurora, from a Collection of Dutch Marine Maps
BIF271726 Ms. 1288 fol. 1 The Polar Aurora, from a Collection of Dutch Marine Maps (engraving) by Gerritsz, Hessel (1581-1632); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris



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"The Enigmatic North Pole: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Arctic Ocean" Embarking on a cartographic journey, Oronce Fine's 1531 world map reveals an intriguing glimpse into the uncharted territory of the North Pole. A realm untouched by human presence, this polar region remains shrouded in enigma and fascination. In Beyond Man's Footsteps, Briton Riviere's 1894 artwork transports us to a desolate landscape where no people tread. The vastness of the North Pole unfolds before our eyes, reminding us of its ethereal beauty and untamed wilderness. Through Galileo's lens, we peer at the Moon from afar while Venus' radar map unveils secrets hidden within its icy terrain. These celestial explorations ignite our curiosity about what lies beyond Earth's boundaries. Satellite images capture Europe at night, illuminating bustling cities while leaving the North Pole untouched by human habitation. In contrast, North America glows with vibrant lights as civilization thrives below; yet still far removed from this remote arctic haven. The Arctic chill permeates every inch of this frozen expanse - an inhospitable environment that challenges even the hardiest adventurers, and is here that brave souls like those in Andree Expedition dared to venture forth into unknown territories. But amidst these harsh conditions emerges nature's breathtaking spectacle - The Northern Lights dance across Svensby Lyngen Alps in Tromsø Lapland Norway, casting an ethereal glow upon ice-covered landscapes. This captivating phenomenon reminds us that even in solitude, beauty can be found. History intertwines with nature as Ny-Ålesund showcases remnants of coal mining stream trains amidst tundra on Svalbard Island. This testament to human endeavor serves as a reminder that mankind has left its mark on even the most remote corners of our planet. As night falls over Southeast Asia captured through satellite imagery, it becomes evident how different worlds exist on our planet.