Cecil H Meares Collection

Oates and Meares at the Blubber-Stove in the Stables, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Oates and Meares at the Blubber-Stove in the Stables, 1911, (1913). Captain Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) and dog-team driver Cecil Meares cooking seal blubber to feed the sledge dogs

C. H. Meares and Osman, The Leader of the Dogs, 28 August 1911, (1913). Artist
C. H. Meares and Osman, The Leader of the Dogs, 1913. Chief dog-handler Cecil Meares (1877-1937) with his dog Osman. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott

Oates and Meares Out Ski-Ing in the Night, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Oates and Meares Out Ski-Ing in the Night, c1911, (1913). Captain Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) and dog-team driver Cecil Meares on skis

Meares and Demetri with Their Dog Teams Leaving Hut Point, c1911, (1913). Artist
Meares and Demetri with Their Dog Teams Leaving Hut Point, c1911, (1913). Dog handlers Cecil Meares and Dmitrii Gerof (or Girev)

C. H. Meares, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
C. H. Meares - Some Members Of The Supporting Parties As They Appeared On Their Return From The Polar Journey, January 1912, (1913). Chief dog-handler Cecil Meares (1877-1937)

Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Celebrating expedition leader Robert F Scotts 43rd birthday, left to right: Atkinson, Meares, Cherry-Garrard, Oates (standing), Taylor

Meares and Demetri at the Blubber Stove in the Discovery Hut, 3 November 1911, (1913). Dog handlers Cecil Meares, smoking a pipe, and Dmitrii Gerof (or Girev), in the Discovery hut at Hut Point

The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Mr. Taylor. Mr. Cherry-Garrard. Mr. Day. Mr. Nelson. Lieut. Evans. Capt. Oates. Dr. Atkinson. Capt. Scott. Mr. Wright. Lieut. Gran

Meares and Demetri at Discovery Hut, 4 November 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Meares and Demetri at Discovery Hut, 4 November 1911, (1913). Discovery hut and the gap. Chief dog-handler Cecil Meares (1877-1937) and dog-driver Dmitrii Semenovich Girev (1889-1932)

Oates and Meares at the Blubber Stove in the Stables, Antarctica, 1911. Artist
Oates and Meares at the Blubber Stove in the Stables, Antarctica, 1911. Two of the members of Captain Scotts Terra Nova South Pole expedtion

Cecil H Meares, a member of Captain Scotts Antarctic expedition, 1910-1913. Artist
Cecil H Meares, a member of Captain Scotts Antarctic expedition, 1910-1913

Members of Captain Scotts Antarctic expedition, 1910-1913. Artist: Herbert Ponting
Members of Captain Scotts Antarctic expedition, 1910-1913. Four members of the Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole. Charless Wright, Bernard C Day, Cecil H Meares and Petty Officer Patrick Keohane

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Cecil H Meares: A Glimpse into the Life of an Antarctic Explorer Step back in time to the early 20th century, when adventure and exploration were at their peak. Meet Cecil H Meares, a remarkable member of Captain Scott's Antarctic expedition from 1910 to 1913. Through captivating artwork by Herbert Ponting, we catch glimpses of Meares' extraordinary journey. In "Oates and Meares at the Blubber-Stove in the Stables, " painted in 1911, we witness Meares alongside his companion Oates, huddled around a warm stove amidst the icy wilderness. The camaraderie between these explorers is palpable as they find solace in each other's company. Another painting transports us to August 28th, 1911 – "C. H. Meares and Osman, The Leader of the Dogs. " Here we see Meares with Osman, a loyal canine companion who played a crucial role in their arduous trek across treacherous terrains. Their bond symbolizes trust and reliance on one another during this perilous voyage. But it wasn't all work for Meares; he also found moments of respite and joy. In "Oates and Meares Out Ski-Ing in the Night, " created circa 1911, we glimpse him skiing under a starlit sky – an exhilarating escape from their daily challenges. Meares was not alone on this incredible journey; he shared many unforgettable experiences with fellow explorer Demetri. In "Meares and Demetri with Their Dog Teams Leaving Hut Point, " painted circa 1911, we witness them bidding farewell to their base camp as they embark on yet another daring expedition through unforgiving landscapes. The artistry continues with Herbert Ponting's depiction of Cecil H Meare himself - "C. H. Meare" (January 1912).