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A Game of Halma, c1893-1896, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

The Waning Polar Day, 22nd September 1893. Pastel Sketch, 1893 (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen
The Waning Polar Day, 22nd September 1893. Pastel Sketch, 1893 (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

I Took the Lantern and Gave Him a Whack on the Head With It, c1893-1896, (1897). Artist: H Egidus
I Took the Lantern and Gave Him a Whack on the Head With It, c1893-1896, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

A Chronometer-Observation with the Theodolite, c1893-1896, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

At Sunset, 22nd September 1893. Water-Colour Sketch, 1893, (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen
At Sunset, 22nd September 1893. (1897). Water-Colour Sketch from Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Evening Among the Drift-Ice, 22nd September 1893, (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen
Evening Among the Drift-Ice, 22nd September 1893, (1897). Water-Colour Sketch from Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Off the Edge of the Ice - Gathering Storm, 14th September 1893, (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen
Off the Edge of the Ice - Gathering Storm, 14th September 1893, (1897). Water-Colour Sketch from Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

The Men Who Were Afraid Of Frightening The Bear. c1893-1896, (1897). Artist: A Bloch
The Men Who Were Afraid Of Frightening The Bear. 1893-1896, (1897). Off Steals Blessing on Tip-Toe, From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

A Smoke in the Galley of the Fram. c1893-1896, (1897). Artist: August Eiebakke
A Smoke in the Galley of the Fram. c1893-1896, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Magnetic Observations, c1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Sunset off the North Coast of Asia, North of the Mouth of the Chatanga, 1893, (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen
Sunset off the North Coast of Asia, North of the Mouth of the Chatanga, 12th September 1893, (1897). Water-Colour Sketch, from Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen

The Smithy on Board the Fram, 1897. From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Sleepy and Cross, 12th September 1893. Pastel Sketch, 1893, (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen
Sleepy and Cross, 12th September 1893. Pastel Sketch, 1893 (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Walruses Killed Off The East Coast of the Taimyr Peninsula, 12th September 1893, (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen
Walruses Killed Off The East Coast of the Taimyr Peninsula, 12th September 1893. (1897). Water-Colour Sketch from Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen

Anton Amundsen, 1893, (1897). Anton Amundsen (born in 1853) was a Norwegian explorer who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram led by Fridtjof Nansen

Lars Pettersen, 1895, (1897). Lars Pettersen (born in 1860) was a Norwegian explorer who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram led by Fridtjof Nansen

Bernt Bentzen, 1893, (1897). Bernt Bentzen (born in 1860) was a Norwegian explorer who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram led by Fridtjof Nansen

Ivar Mogstad, 1894, (1897). Ivar Otto Irgens Mogstad (born in 1856) was a Norwegian explorer who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram led by Fridtjof Nansen

Bernard Nordahl, 1893, (1897). Bernard Nordahl (born in 1862) was a Norwegian explorer who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram led by Fridtjof Nansen

A Dead Bear on Reindeer Island (August 21st, 1893), 1893 (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

O. Christofersen and A. Trontheim, 1897. Ole Christofersen and Alexander Ivanovitch Trontheim were two Norwegian explorers who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896)

Henrik Blessing, 1895, (1897). Henrik Blessing (born in 1866) was a Norwegian doctor and botanist who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram led by Fridtjof Nansen

Otto Sverdrup, 1895, (1897). Otto Neumann Knoph Sverdrup (1854-1930) was a Norwegian explorer who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram led by Fridtjof Nansen

The Fram Leaving Bergen, 1893, (1897). Fram (Forward) is a ship used in northern and southern polar expeditions by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen. It was launched in 1892 and used until 1912

Peter Henriksen, 1895, (1897). Peter Henriksen (1859-1932) took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram led by Fridtjof Nansen. From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen

Adolf Juell, 1895, (1897). Adolf Juell (1860-1909) took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram as cook and steward, later as general helper. From Farthest North, Vol

Sigurd Scott-Hansen, 1893, (1897). Sigurd Scott-Hansen (1868-1937) took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram

Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows, 1831, (1917). Painting held at the Tate, London. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Water Lane, Dedham, c1802, (1911). Artist: John Constable
Water Lane, Dedham, c1802, (1911). John Constable, (1776-1837) was an English Romantic painter. Born in Suffolk, he is known principally for his landscape paintings of Dedham Vale

Streamers of Aurora Borealis, 28th November 1893. Pastel Sketch, 1893 (1897). Artist: Fridtjof Nansen
Streamers of Aurora Borealis, 28th November 1893, (1897). Pastel Sketch from Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Johansen Sitting in the Sleeping Bag in the Hut, c1893-1896, (1897). Fredrik Hjalmar Johansen (1867-1913) was a Norwegian explorer who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896)

Dr. Blessing in his Cabin, 1893-1896, (1897). Henrik Blessing (born in 1866) was a Norwegian doctor and botanist who took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896)

The Saloon Was Converted Into A Reading-Room, 1893-1896, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

There Was Noting He Did Not Do, from moving people out of threatened shelters to mounting guard over unexploded bombs, 1941 (1942)

Barges on the Stour, with Dedham Church in the distance, c1811. Artist: John Constable
Barges on the Stour, with Dedham Church in the distance, c1811. Painting held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From The Connoisseur Volume XC. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]

East Bergholt Church from the South-East, 1811. Artist: John Constable
East Bergholt Church from the South-East, 1811. From The Connoisseur Volume XC. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]

Naworth Castle, c1826. Artist: John Constable
Naworth Castle, c1826. Painting held at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume I, by C

Coast Scene with Church, c1824. Artist: John Constable
Coast Scene with Church, c1824. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume I, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe [Emrose and Sons Ltd

West End Fields, Hampstead, c1833. Artist: John Constable
West End Fields, Hampstead, c1833. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume I, by C. Reginald Grundy and F

Salisbury Cathedral, c1823. Artist: John Constable
Salisbury Cathedral, c1823. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume I, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe [Emrose and Sons Ltd

The Cornfield, 1826, (1932). Artists: John Constable, Solomon Charles Kaines Smith
The Cornfield, 1826, (1932). Painting held at The National Gallery, London. From An Outline of Modern Painting in Europe and America, by S. C. Kaines Smith. [The Medici Society, London, 1932]

Salisbury Cathedral and Leadenhall from the River Avon, 1820. Artist: John Constable
Salisbury Cathedral and Leadenhall from the River Avon, 1820. Painting held at The National Gallery, London. From The Studio Volume 113. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1937]

Hove Beach, with Fishing Boats, c1824. Artist: John Constable
Hove Beach, with Fishing Boats, c1824. Painting held in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

Willy Lott?s House, c1811. Painting housed at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXVII. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1927]

A Country Road with Trees and Figures (recto); Willy Lotts House (verso), c1830. Painting housed at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXVII

Brighton Beach, with Colliers, 1824. Artist: John Constable
Brighton Beach, with Colliers, 1824. Painting housed at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXVII. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1927]

Salisbury Cathedral, c1829. (1911). Artist: John Constable
Salisbury Cathedral, c1829. Painting held at the Tate, London. From A History of Painting Volume VIII by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C. Jack, Lodon & Edinburgh, 1911.]

Landscape, 1911. Artist: John Constable
Landscape. After an original work by John Constable (1776-1837). From The Connoisseur Volume XXIX [Otto Limited, London, 1911]

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