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Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Erebus and Terror in the Pack Ice, from The Gallery of Geography

Erebus and Terror in the Pack Ice, from The Gallery of Geography
KW188565 Erebus and Terror in the Pack Ice, from The Gallery of Geography by Rev. Thomas Milner, published c.1880 (engraving) by English School

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Divers finding pirates treasure, 1897 (litho) (b / w photo)

Divers finding pirates treasure, 1897 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT207816 Divers finding pirates treasure, 1897 (litho) (b/w photo) by Austrian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: G. H. Wilkins on his return from the expedition in The Quest with Sir Ernest Shackleton

G. H. Wilkins on his return from the expedition in The Quest with Sir Ernest Shackleton
JHL390978 G. H. Wilkins on his return from the expedition in The Quest with Sir Ernest Shackleton, Plymouth, 16th September, 1922 (b/w photo) by Grant, Thomas E

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Youthful Intrepidity: Young Nelsons Attack and Chase after a Polar Bear when with

Youthful Intrepidity: Young Nelsons Attack and Chase after a Polar Bear when with
COB82097 Youthful Intrepidity: Young Nelsons Attack and Chase after a Polar Bear when with Capt. Lutwidge on his voyage of discovery towards the North Pole from Edward Ormes Graphic History of

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: The lost colony of Roanoke (colour litho)

The lost colony of Roanoke (colour litho)
PNP377476 The lost colony of Roanoke (colour litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: when new settlers came in 1591)

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Captain Cook taking possession of New South Wales, c. 1910 (colour litho)

Captain Cook taking possession of New South Wales, c. 1910 (colour litho)
IL433772 Captain Cook taking possession of New South Wales, c.1910 (colour litho) by Gilfillan, John Alexander (1793-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Map of French possessions and spheres of influence in Africa

Map of French possessions and spheres of influence in Africa
CHT206391 Map of French possessions and spheres of influence in Africa and a view of the river Senegal, cover of a school exercise book, late 19th century (colour engraving) by Dascher, G

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: The Exploration of M. de Brazza (1875-79) His Treaty with Makoko, illustration

The Exploration of M. de Brazza (1875-79) His Treaty with Makoko, illustration
XIR156811 The Exploration of M. de Brazza (1875-79) His Treaty with Makoko, illustration from Les Colonies Francaises (engraving) by Dascher, G

Moravian Duets by Dvorak, pub. by Simrock, 1878 (litho)
BAL32494 Moravian Duets by Dvorak, pub. by Simrock, 1878 (litho); Private Collection

Marco Polo, returned from the Orient, is denied entrance to the Ca' Polo, 1903 (engraving)
BAL34688 Marco Polo, returned from the Orient, is denied entrance to the Ca' Polo, 1903 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Portrait of Marco Polo, 1857 (litho)

Portrait of Marco Polo, 1857 (litho)
BAL76609 Portrait of Marco Polo, 1857 (litho) by Dolfino, (19th century); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin, Italy

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Elisha Kent Kane, leader of The Second Grinnell Expedition of 1853

Elisha Kent Kane, leader of The Second Grinnell Expedition of 1853, in search of Captain Sir John Franklin's lost
2657624 Elisha Kent Kane, leader of The Second Grinnell Expedition of 1853, in search of Captain Sir John Franklin's lost expedition in the Arctic Regions, from The History of Our Country

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Fremont in The Rocky Mountains, North America during his fourth expedition of 1848

Fremont in The Rocky Mountains, North America during his fourth expedition of 1848, from The History of Our Country
2657625 Fremont in The Rocky Mountains, North America during his fourth expedition of 1848, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: David Livingstone's house in Zanzibar, Tunisia, East Africa, illustration from The World in

David Livingstone's house in Zanzibar, Tunisia, East Africa, illustration from The World in the Hands
KW409909 David Livingstone's house in Zanzibar, Tunisia, East Africa, illustration from The World in the Hands, engraved by Henri Theophile Hildibrand (1824-97)

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: James Bruce helps his dumb follower (litho)

James Bruce helps his dumb follower (litho)
STC335845 James Bruce helps his dumb follower (litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Bruce (1730-94) Scottish explorer;); The Stapleton Collection

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Spy Cartoon of Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912), 1911 (w/c & gouache on paper)

Spy Cartoon of Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912), 1911 (w/c & gouache on paper)
ARM123914 Spy Cartoon of Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912), 1911 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); 43.8x29.2 cm; Army and Navy Club, London, UK

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Jacques Cartier claims Canada for France, illustration from Newne's Pictorial Book of Knowledge

Jacques Cartier claims Canada for France, illustration from Newne's Pictorial Book of Knowledge (colour litho)
IL274104 Jacques Cartier claims Canada for France, illustration from Newne's Pictorial Book of Knowledge (colour litho) by Tennant, C

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Vasco de Gama: The Man who found the Cape Route to India, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book

Vasco de Gama: The Man who found the Cape Route to India, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge
IL281077 Vasco de Gama: The Man who found the Cape Route to India, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge (colour litho) by Tennant, C

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Honour to the Heros of Colonial Expansion, front cover of an illustrated supplement to Le Petit

Honour to the Heros of Colonial Expansion, front cover of an illustrated supplement to Le Petit Journal
CHT189320 Honour to the Heros of Colonial Expansion, front cover of an illustrated supplement to Le Petit Journal, 6th March 1910 (colour litho) by Jones, Thomas (1742-1803) & Mortimer

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Starving conquistadors eat dog meat, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail)

Starving conquistadors eat dog meat, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail)
IND388225 Starving conquistadors eat dog meat, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail) by Gonzalez, Miguel (fl.1698); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Spanish conquest of Mexico)

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: The Castilians arrive at the Bay of San Mateo and The Castilians pass the Island of Puna

The Castilians arrive at the Bay of San Mateo and The Castilians pass the Island of Puna, 1726 (engraving)
IND388222 The Castilians arrive at the Bay of San Mateo and The Castilians pass the Island of Puna, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: The death of Magellan in a battle with the Indians, 1726 (engraving)

The death of Magellan in a battle with the Indians, 1726 (engraving)
IND388238 The death of Magellan in a battle with the Indians, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: The ship Victoria on her arrival at Seville in 1522, 1726 (engraving)

The ship Victoria on her arrival at Seville in 1522, 1726 (engraving)
IND388239 The ship Victoria on her arrival at Seville in 1522, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: The Spanish move inland to encounter snow on the road, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail)

The Spanish move inland to encounter snow on the road, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail)
IND388223 The Spanish move inland to encounter snow on the road, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail) by Gonzalez, Miguel (fl.1698); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Spanish conquest of Mexico)

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) presenting his theories on the New World

Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) presenting his theories on the New World
IND176718 Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) presenting his theories on the New World, illustration from Historia General de las Indias y Nuevo Mundo by Francisco Lopez de Gomara (b.1510)

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Battle of Panama, 1726 (engraving)

Battle of Panama, 1726 (engraving)
IND388226 Battle of Panama, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Arias de Acevedo leads the vanguard of Panama)

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Francisco Pizarro and his comrades at Gorgona, 1726 (engraving)

Francisco Pizarro and his comrades at Gorgona, 1726 (engraving)
IND388235 Francisco Pizarro and his comrades at Gorgona, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Vasco Nunez claims possession of the South Sea, 1726 (engraving)

Vasco Nunez claims possession of the South Sea, 1726 (engraving)
IND388237 Vasco Nunez claims possession of the South Sea, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: The arrival of Francisco Pizarro with 180 men and three ships at Tumbes, 1726 (engraving)

The arrival of Francisco Pizarro with 180 men and three ships at Tumbes, 1726 (engraving)
IND388221 The arrival of Francisco Pizarro with 180 men and three ships at Tumbes, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Amerigo Vespucci (1452-1512) (engraving)

Amerigo Vespucci (1452-1512) (engraving)
IND257185 Amerigo Vespucci (1452-1512) (engraving) by Spanish School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Cortes at the feet of Martin de Valencia (hand-coloured engraving)

Cortes at the feet of Martin de Valencia (hand-coloured engraving)
IND388232 Cortes at the feet of Martin de Valencia (hand-coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Four Spaniards divscover Aztec treasure but do not plunder it, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail)

Four Spaniards divscover Aztec treasure but do not plunder it, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail)
IND388224 Four Spaniards divscover Aztec treasure but do not plunder it, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail) by Anonymous; 205x121 cm; Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Spanish conquest of Mexico)

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: The Magellan fleet on its way to the South Sea after crossing the Strait, 1726 (engraving)

The Magellan fleet on its way to the South Sea after crossing the Strait, 1726 (engraving)
IND388240 The Magellan fleet on its way to the South Sea after crossing the Strait, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: How Diego de Almagro (1475-1538) seized Cuzco and battled against Francisco Pizarro (1475-1541)

How Diego de Almagro (1475-1538) seized Cuzco and battled against Francisco Pizarro (1475-1541)
IND176717 How Diego de Almagro (1475-1538) seized Cuzco and battled against Francisco Pizarro (1475-1541) illustration from Historia General de las Indias y Nuevo Mundo by Francisco Lopez de Gomara

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: The Discovery of the New World by Chrisopher Columbus (1450-1596)

The Discovery of the New World by Chrisopher Columbus (1450-1596) illustration from Historia General de las Indias y
IND176713 The Discovery of the New World by Chrisopher Columbus (1450-1596) illustration from Historia General de las Indias y Nuevo Mundo by Francisco Lopez de Gomara (b.1510) 1554 (engraving)

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) receiving the homage of the Aztecs (oil on canvas)

Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) receiving the homage of the Aztecs (oil on canvas)
IND176716 Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) receiving the homage of the Aztecs (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (16th century); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: The Arrival of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) with his Son at the Monastery of la Rabida

The Arrival of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) with his Son at the Monastery of la Rabida
IND113070 The Arrival of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) with his Son at the Monastery of la Rabida, from The Discovery of America, published in Barcelona in 1878 (colour litho) by Puiggari, R

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Amerigo Vespucci (1452-1512) from the Sala del Mappamondo (Hall of the World Maps) (fresco)

Amerigo Vespucci (1452-1512) from the Sala del Mappamondo (Hall of the World Maps) (fresco)
IND210244 Amerigo Vespucci (1452-1512) from the Sala del Mappamondo (Hall of the World Maps) (fresco) by Varese, Antonio Giovanni de (16th century); Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Voterbo, Lazio

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: The Conquest of Peru, illustration from Historia General de las Indias y Nuevo Mundo by Francisco

The Conquest of Peru, illustration from Historia General de las Indias y Nuevo Mundo by Francisco Lopez de Gomara (b)
IND176714 The Conquest of Peru, illustration from Historia General de las Indias y Nuevo Mundo by Francisco Lopez de Gomara (b.1510) 1554 (engraving) by Spanish School

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Portrait of Martin Alonzo Pinzon (d. 1493)

Portrait of Martin Alonzo Pinzon (d. 1493)
IND53201 Portrait of Martin Alonzo Pinzon (d.1493) by Spanish School, (16th century); Museo Naval, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: took part in Columbus first voyage to America; ); Index Fototeca

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) 1525 (oil on panel)

Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) 1525 (oil on panel)
IND144081 Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) 1525 (oil on panel) by Spanish School, (16th century); Museo de la Ciudad, Mexico; Index Fototeca

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: The Landing of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) on the island of San Salvador on the 12th October

The Landing of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) on the island of San Salvador on the 12th October 1492
IND113076 The Landing of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) on the island of San Salvador on the 12th October 1492, from The Discovery of America, pub

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Departure of the Santa Maria, the Pinta and the Nina from Palos in 1492 (oil on canvas)

Departure of the Santa Maria, the Pinta and the Nina from Palos in 1492 (oil on canvas)
IND171548 Departure of the Santa Maria, the Pinta and the Nina from Palos in 1492 (oil on canvas) by Bejarano, Antonio Cabral (1788-1861); Monastery of La Rabida, Huelva, Andalusia

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) (oil on canvas)
IND144080 Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (16th century); Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: Francisco Pizarro (1478-1541) Spanish conquistador (oil on panel)

Francisco Pizarro (1478-1541) Spanish conquistador (oil on panel)
IND113599 Francisco Pizarro (1478-1541) Spanish conquistador (oil on panel) by Spanish School, (16th century); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: The Santa Maria Approaching the Coast of the New World in 1492, from The Discovery of America, pub

The Santa Maria Approaching the Coast of the New World in 1492, from The Discovery of America, pub
IND113074 The Santa Maria Approaching the Coast of the New World in 1492, from The Discovery of America, pub. Barcelona, 1878 (litho) by Spanish School

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: IND 123 0784502 / 2 Vasco da Gama (c. 1469-1525) Portuguese navigator

IND 123 0784502 / 2 Vasco da Gama (c. 1469-1525) Portuguese navigator
IND90898 IND 123 0784502/2 Vasco da Gama (c.1469-1525) Portuguese navigator by Spanish School, (16th century); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Exploration & Colonisation Collection: The Discovery of the Strait of Magellan (coloured engraving)

The Discovery of the Strait of Magellan (coloured engraving)
IND388200 The Discovery of the Strait of Magellan (coloured engraving) by Brierly, Oswald Walters (1817-94); Private Collection; (add.info)

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