Aventure Collection

Grotto in an iceberg; Terra Nova in the distance (b / w photo)
6013242 Grotto in an iceberg; Terra Nova in the distance (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grotto in an iceberg; Terra Nova in the distance)

Tent on the Beardmore Glacier (b / w photo)
6013257 Tent on the Beardmore Glacier (b/w photo) by Bowers, Henry Robertson (1883-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tent on the Beardmore Glacier)

At the pole (b / w photo)
6013243 At the pole (b/w photo) by Bowers, Henry Robertson (1883-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the pole. Illustration for With Scott to the Pole re-told by Howard Marshall (Country Life)

"The great waves of frozen snow thrown up by the wind"(b / w photo)
6013246 " The great waves of frozen snow thrown up by the wind" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ice bastions of the Castle Berg (b / w photo)
6013244 Ice bastions of the Castle Berg (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice bastions of the Castle Berg)

"The little ship left Port Chalmers on the last stage of her journey"(b / w photo)
6013239 " The little ship left Port Chalmers on the last stage of her journey" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

"To Wilson, as an artist, there were compensations"(b / w photo)
6013228 " To Wilson, as an artist, there were compensations" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: " To Wilson, as an artist)

Left behind in Victoria Land (b / w photo)
6013223 Left behind in Victoria Land (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Left behind in Victoria Land)

"For twenty days the pack held them"(b / w photo)
6013222 " For twenty days the pack held them" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Homeward bound (b / w photo)
6013252 Homeward bound (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homeward bound. Illustration for With Scott to the Pole re-told by Howard Marshall (Country Life)

Pitching the tent (b / w photo)
6013235 Pitching the tent (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitching the tent. Illustration for With Scott to the Pole re-told by Howard Marshall)

"That evening they had Christmas supper"(b / w photo)
6013234 " That evening they had Christmas supper" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

The ramparts of Mount Erebus (b / w photo)
6013233 The ramparts of Mount Erebus (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ramparts of Mount Erebus)

Captain Oates with ponies and dogs at sea (b / w photo)
6013225 Captain Oates with ponies and dogs at sea (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Oates with ponies and dogs at sea)

The approach to the pack-ice (b / w photo)
6013221 The approach to the pack-ice (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The approach to the pack-ice)

Dr Wilson, Lieutenant Bowers and Cherry-Garrard leaving for Cape Crozier (b / w photo)
6013238 Dr Wilson, Lieutenant Bowers and Cherry-Garrard leaving for Cape Crozier (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Wilson)

Captain Scotts birthday party (b / w photo)
6013232 Captain Scotts birthday party (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Scotts birthday party)

The Southern party (b / w photo)
6013229 The Southern party (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Southern party)

"The hut was erected"(b / w photo)
6013218 " The hut was erected" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The hut was erected." Illustration for With Scott to the Pole re-told)

Captain Scott before his final march south (b / w photo)
6013215 Captain Scott before his final march south (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Scott before his final march south)

The resting-place of Scott and his companions (b / w photo)
6013259 The resting-place of Scott and his companions (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The resting-place of Scott and his companions)

"The landing at the ice-foot near Cape Evans"(b / w photo)
6013230 " The landing at the ice-foot near Cape Evans" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Scott wrote and planned and calculated at his little table"(b / w photo)
6013226 " Scott wrote and planned and calculated at his little table" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The ship heaved and strained and pitched like a cork"(b / w photo)
6013216 " The ship heaved and strained and pitched like a cork" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sledge and dogs, with Mount Erebus in background (b / w photo)
6013237 Sledge and dogs, with Mount Erebus in background (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sledge and dogs, with Mount Erebus in background)

Robert Falcon Scotts Terra Nova Expedition (b / w photo)
6013231 Robert Falcon Scotts Terra Nova Expedition (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scotts Terra Nova Expedition)

"They sighted their first iceberg"(b / w photo)
6013227 " They sighted their first iceberg" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

"It was a black flag, the Norwegian flag. Amundsen was first at the pole"(b / w photo)
6013240 " It was a black flag, the Norwegian flag. Amundsen was first at the pole" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: " It was a black flag)

"On all sides killer whales"(b / w photo)
6013236 " On all sides killer whales" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

The party goes into Winter Quarters (b / w photo)
6013224 The party goes into Winter Quarters (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The party goes into Winter Quarters)

"The motor sledges were unpacked and landed"(b / w photo)
6013214 " The motor sledges were unpacked and landed" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Fournaise Volcano
Le soleil vient de passer derriA┬¿re le Pas de Bellecombe. Je me trouve juste en face de la sortie de la bouche A©ruptive, la ou jailli le torrent de lave

Playmobil
Au plus prA┬¿s de La Fournaise. La taille de cette fontaines est immense, mais la photo A┬á A©tA© prise pendant une pA©riode calme

Anne Francoise Hippolyte Boutet Mars
ANNE FRANCOISE HIPPOLYTE BOUTET MARS (1799-1847) French actress as Madame de Sauves in Une aventure sous Charles IX

Aventure Nibelungen 1817 Karl Barth 1797 1853
Aventure for the Nibelungen. 1817, Karl Barth, 1797 - 1853, paper, etching

Pierre-Alexandre Aveline after Franazois Boucher (French, probably 1702 - 1760), La Bonne Aventure, 1738, engraving with etching on laid paper

Namche Bazaar in the morning, Everest region

Palmistry Manual
LA BONNE AVENTURE DANS LE MAIN (Fortune revealed by the hand) - popular French manual

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Embarking on an adventure, they ventured into the unknown. The first hint of their extraordinary journey was captured in a black and white photograph - a grotto nestled within an iceberg. A surreal sight that whispered tales of mystery and wonder. As they continued their expedition, the mighty Terra Nova stood tall in the distance, a beacon guiding them towards uncharted territories. Another monochrome image portrayed a tent pitched on the Beardmore Glacier, showcasing their resilience amidst harsh conditions. Their determination led them to conquer unimaginable challenges as they reached the pole itself. A black and white photograph froze this triumphant moment for eternity, symbolizing their indomitable spirit. The great waves of frozen snow thrown up by relentless winds were immortalized in another grayscale picture - nature's awe-inspiring power displayed before their very eyes. Ice bastions resembling castle walls adorned yet another frame, reminding them of both beauty and danger lurking within these icy realms. Leaving Port Chalmers behind marked the last leg of their epic voyage. The little ship sailed bravely through treacherous waters as depicted in a hauntingly beautiful black and white photo. To Wilson, an artist among adventurers, there were compensations found even amidst hardship; his artistic eye capturing moments that transcended mere survival. One such moment was preserved forever in monochrome - a testament to human creativity flourishing against all odds. Victoria Land became but memories left behind as they pressed forward relentlessly for twenty days held captive by pack ice - each day testing their resolve further than ever before. This arduous struggle was encapsulated in yet another striking black and white image. But every journey must find its end eventually; homeward bound they set sail once more towards familiar shores as shown through faded shades of gray in one final photograph. Pitching the tent under starlit skies became routine again after months spent battling nature's fury - proof that even ordinary tasks can hold profound significance when seen through the lens of adventure.