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Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Christopher Columbus, on board his caravel, gestures to the island of Guanahani (San Salvador)

Christopher Columbus, on board his caravel, gestures to the island of Guanahani (San Salvador)
REV400274 Christopher Columbus, on board his caravel, gestures to the island of Guanahani (San Salvador) on 12 October 1492 (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (19th century); Monastery of La Rabida

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Montezuma before Cortes, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C

Montezuma before Cortes, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C. Bridges, published 1931 (colour litho)
IL241929 Montezuma before Cortes, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T.C. Bridges, published 1931 (colour litho) by Reid

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) landing at Virginia, 1584 from Heroes of History, pub

Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) landing at Virginia, 1584 from Heroes of History, pub. by Raphael Tuck & Son Ltd
IL99943 Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) landing at Virginia, 1584 from Heroes of History, pub. by Raphael Tuck & Son Ltd. London (book illustration) by Davie

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: The crew of the Terra Nova, 1911 (b / w photo)

The crew of the Terra Nova, 1911 (b / w photo)
3037911 The crew of the Terra Nova, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back left to right: McDonald, McDonald, Burton, McGillon, Anton, Clissold)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Hudson was seized and bound, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C

Hudson was seized and bound, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C. Bridges, published 1931 (colour litho)
IL241932 Hudson was seized and bound, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T.C. Bridges, published 1931 (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Unloading the Terra Nova in McMurdo Sound, illustration from Brave Deeds by Brave Men by C

Unloading the Terra Nova in McMurdo Sound, illustration from Brave Deeds by Brave Men by C. Sheridan Jones, pub
IL127296 Unloading the Terra Nova in McMurdo Sound, illustration from Brave Deeds by Brave Men by C. Sheridan Jones, pub. 1922 (litho) by Davie

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: A light sectional boat was constructed, pub. London 1907 (b / w photo)

A light sectional boat was constructed, pub. London 1907 (b / w photo)
955567 A light sectional boat was constructed, pub. London 1907 (b/w photo) by Fiala, Anthony (1869-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Anthon Fiala)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: The Landing of Columbus (1451-1506) in 1492, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C

The Landing of Columbus (1451-1506) in 1492, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C
IL241931 The Landing of Columbus (1451-1506) in 1492, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T.C. Bridges, published 1931 (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: A Mile and a Half North in Eight Hours, pub. London 1907 (colour litho)

A Mile and a Half North in Eight Hours, pub. London 1907 (colour litho)
955570 A Mile and a Half North in Eight Hours, pub. London 1907 (colour litho) by Fiala, Anthony (1869-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Anthon Fiala)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Erik the Red (950-1003 / 04) sets sail for Greenland, illustration from The Book of Discovery by

Erik the Red (950-1003 / 04) sets sail for Greenland, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C
IL241933 Erik the Red (950-1003/04) sets sail for Greenland, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T.C. Bridges, published 1931 (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Portrait of William Champ, commander of the Ziegler Relief Expedition 1904-1905, pub

Portrait of William Champ, commander of the Ziegler Relief Expedition 1904-1905, pub. London 1907 (litho)
955571 Portrait of William Champ, commander of the Ziegler Relief Expedition 1904-1905, pub. London 1907 (litho) by Fiala, Anthony (1869-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Anthon Fiala)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: The Attack, from The Travels and Sufferings of Father Jean de Brebeuf, 1938 (wood engraving)

The Attack, from The Travels and Sufferings of Father Jean de Brebeuf, 1938 (wood engraving)
1631673 The Attack, from The Travels and Sufferings of Father Jean de Brebeuf, 1938 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Jean de Brebeuf (1593-1649)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Cecil Rhodes ((1853-1902) illustration from Twelve Portraits

Cecil Rhodes ((1853-1902) illustration from Twelve Portraits, published 1899 (hand-coloured woodblock)
ELB109857 Cecil Rhodes ((1853-1902) illustration from Twelve Portraits, published 1899 (hand-coloured woodblock) by Nicholson

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Jenkinson claims the Sultans hospitality, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C

Jenkinson claims the Sultans hospitality, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C
IL241934 Jenkinson claims the Sultans hospitality, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T.C. Bridges, published 1931 (colour litho) by Reid

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: The S. Y. America in the Harbour of Vardo, Norway, 10th July 1903 (b / w photo)

The S. Y. America in the Harbour of Vardo, Norway, 10th July 1903 (b / w photo)
955568 The S.Y. America in the Harbour of Vardo, Norway, 10th July 1903 (b/w photo) by Fiala, Anthony (1869-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Anthon Fiala)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: A blanket of think, damp, arctic fog obscuring the vison, pub. London, 1907 (litho)

A blanket of think, damp, arctic fog obscuring the vison, pub. London, 1907 (litho)
955572 A blanket of think, damp, arctic fog obscuring the vison, pub. London, 1907 (litho) by Fiala, Anthony (1869-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Anthony Fiala)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Monument to the Sante Fe Agreement between Isabel of Castile (1451-1504)

Monument to the Sante Fe Agreement between Isabel of Castile (1451-1504) and Christopher Columbus (1451-1506)
KW259069 Monument to the Sante Fe Agreement between Isabel of Castile (1451-1504) and Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) 1892 (bronze) by Benlliure y Gil

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Captain Cook (1728-79) presents the natives with some sheep and goats

Captain Cook (1728-79) presents the natives with some sheep and goats, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C
IL241930 Captain Cook (1728-79) presents the natives with some sheep and goats, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T.C

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Captain McClintocks Search for Franklin, 1859: The Discovery of the Ross Cairn Relics by

Captain McClintocks Search for Franklin, 1859: The Discovery of the Ross Cairn Relics by Lieutenant Hosbon (1831-1880)
STC361090 Captain McClintocks Search for Franklin, 1859: The Discovery of the Ross Cairn Relics by Lieutenant Hosbon (1831-1880), of the Yacht " Fox, " May 6th

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: The Martyrdom, from The Travels and Sufferings of Father Jean de Brebeuf, 1938 (wood engraving)

The Martyrdom, from The Travels and Sufferings of Father Jean de Brebeuf, 1938 (wood engraving)
1631674 The Martyrdom, from The Travels and Sufferings of Father Jean de Brebeuf, 1938 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Jean de Brebeuf (1593-1649)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: The Ship Was in Her Death Agony, pub. London 1907 (colour litho)

The Ship Was in Her Death Agony, pub. London 1907 (colour litho)
955573 The Ship Was in Her Death Agony, pub. London 1907 (colour litho) by Fiala, Anthony (1869-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Anthony Fiala)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Mauna Kea volcano, Hawaii, March 1859 (w / c on paper)

Mauna Kea volcano, Hawaii, March 1859 (w / c on paper)
622704 Mauna Kea volcano, Hawaii, March 1859 (w/c on paper) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On 23rd January 1859 Mauna Loa, the most active volcano on Big Island)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1829 (engraving)

Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1829 (engraving)
1072653 Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1829 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published by Thomas Kelly)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: English Camel Corps, Sudan, 1884 / 5 (pencil & w / c on paper)

English Camel Corps, Sudan, 1884 / 5 (pencil & w / c on paper)
622709 English Camel Corps, Sudan, 1884/5 (pencil & w/c on paper) by British School, (19th century); 30.5x39 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: The Viking (oil on board)

The Viking (oil on board)
OVR394374 The Viking (oil on board) by Nordlien, Olaf (1864-1929); 50x75 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Fram in the Arctic Ocean (oil on canvas)

Fram in the Arctic Ocean (oil on canvas)
476834 Fram in the Arctic Ocean (oil on canvas) by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 38.5 x 29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fram i Polhavet)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Nansen and Johansen of the Arctic Ocean, 1901 (oil on canvas)

Nansen and Johansen of the Arctic Ocean, 1901 (oil on canvas)
476813 Nansen and Johansen of the Arctic Ocean, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 139 x 159 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nansen og Johansen over polhavet)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Portrait of Henry M. Stanley, Explorer

Portrait of Henry M. Stanley, Explorer
XCF43408 Portrait of Henry M. Stanley, Explorer by Gibb, Robert (1845-1932); Furze Hill, Pirbright, Surrey, UK; (add.info.: Stanley)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Polar expolorers (w / c on paper)

Polar expolorers (w / c on paper)
OVR366208 Polar expolorers (w/c on paper) by Holmboe, Thorolf (1866-1935); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Studying the Globe

Studying the Globe
NOO64289 Studying the Globe by Signorini, Giuseppe (1857-1932); Private Collection; Photo © John Noott Galleries, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Hiking over Hardanger glacier (w / c on paper)

Hiking over Hardanger glacier (w / c on paper)
OVR371459 Hiking over Hardanger glacier (w/c on paper) by Bergslien, Nils (1853-1928); 23x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Leif Eriksson Discovers America (oil on canvas)

Leif Eriksson Discovers America (oil on canvas)
OVR394360 Leif Eriksson Discovers America (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Hans (1849-1937); 50x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Examination of a mummy - a Priestess of Amun, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)

Examination of a mummy - a Priestess of Amun, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)
PNH367462 Examination of a mummy - a Priestess of Amun, c.1891 (oil on canvas) by Philippoteaux, Paul Dominique (1846-1923); 183x274.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Portrait of Alisha Kent Kane (1820-57) (litho)

Portrait of Alisha Kent Kane (1820-57) (litho)
KW254664 Portrait of Alisha Kent Kane (1820-57) (litho) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) presenting an account of his discovery of America to

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) presenting an account of his discovery of America to
AQS254838 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) presenting an account of his discovery of America to the King and Queen of Spain (engraving) by Grignion

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Crossing the Cordillera on 1st June, from Travels in South America

Crossing the Cordillera on 1st June, from Travels in South America
TRV227725 Crossing the Cordillera on 1st June, from Travels in South America by Alexander Caldcleugh, 1825 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Portrait of Alexander MacKenzie (coloured engraving)

Portrait of Alexander MacKenzie (coloured engraving)
GIA2966318 Portrait of Alexander MacKenzie (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Alexander Mackenzie (or MacKenzie)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: The Departure of Columbus from Palos in 1492, 1855 (oil on canvas)

The Departure of Columbus from Palos in 1492, 1855 (oil on canvas)
1763748 The Departure of Columbus from Palos in 1492, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Leutze, Emanuel Gottlieb (1816-68); 121.9x183.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Photograph from an album belonging to Henry Morton Stanley (b / w photo)

Photograph from an album belonging to Henry Morton Stanley (b / w photo)
CH405689 Photograph from an album belonging to Henry Morton Stanley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, illustration from

Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, illustration from
CH426407 Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, illustration from The Voyages of Captain Cook (w/c on paper) by Cruikshank

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Baron Alexander von Humboldt (oil on canvas)

Baron Alexander von Humboldt (oil on canvas)
957227 Baron Alexander von Humboldt (oil on canvas) by Pickersgill, Henry William (1782-1875); 142.2x109.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: The Midwinters Day Dinner, 22nd June 1912 (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Portuguese Assault on Aden, illustration from Legends of India

Portuguese Assault on Aden, illustration from Legends of India
498391 Portuguese Assault on Aden, illustration from Legends of India by Gaspar Correia, c.1858 (engraving) by Portuguese School

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: The British in Natal, 1824, illustration from Hutchinson

The British in Natal, 1824, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373578 The British in Natal, 1824, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Captain Cook approaching New Zealand, illustration from Hutchinson

Captain Cook approaching New Zealand, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373559 Captain Cook approaching New Zealand, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Dampier examining a boomerang in Australia, illustration from Hutchinson

Dampier examining a boomerang in Australia, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373535 Dampier examining a boomerang in Australia, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: Captain Cook landing in Tasmania, 1777, illustration from Hutchinson

Captain Cook landing in Tasmania, 1777, illustration from Hutchinson
IL370602 Captain Cook landing in Tasmania, 1777, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

Background imageExploration & Colonisation Collection: British taking possession of Aden, illustration from Hutchinson

British taking possession of Aden, illustration from Hutchinson
IL370600 British taking possession of Aden, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); Private Collection; American



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