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Edward Wilson Collection

Edward Wilson: A Talented Artist and Adventurer Edward Wilson, a remarkable individual known for his artistic skills and adventurous spirit

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Edward Wilson Collection: Sledging, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
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Edward Wilson Collection: Mustela nivalis, least weasel
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Edward Wilson Collection: Pipistrellus pipistrellus, common pipistrelle
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Edward Wilson Collection: Lunar Corona, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: Looking North in McMurdo Sound, 1911, (1946). Creator: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: A Sunset from Hut Point, April 2nd, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: Sketch of South Trinidad
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Edward Wilson Collection: Wilson, Bowers, and Cherry-Garrard on Their Return from Cape Crozier, 1 August 1911, (1913)
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Edward Wilson Collection: Camp Under The Wild Range, 20 December 1911, (1913). Artist: Robert Falcon Scott
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Edward Wilson Collection: Bowers, Wilson, and Cherry-Garrard About To Leave For Cafe Crozier, 27 June 1911, (1913)
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Edward Wilson Collection: At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
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Edward Wilson Collection: Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp, c1911, (1913)
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Edward Wilson Collection: Edward A. Wilson, B. A. M. B. c1910s, (1913). Artist: Emery Walker
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Edward Wilson Collection: Delphinus delphis, short-beaked common dolphin
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Edward Wilson Collection: The Last Rest (The Grave of Scott, Wilson and Bowers), November 1912, (1913)
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Edward Wilson Collection: Unloading the Terra Nova in McMurdo Sound, illustration from Brave Deeds by Brave Men by C
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Edward Wilson Collection: Doctor Wilson, 1911 (b / w photo)
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Edward Wilson Collection: Dr. Wilson of the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole
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Edward Wilson Collection: Mount Erebus from Hut Point, c1911, (1943). Creator: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: Hut Point from Observation Hill, 1911, (1946). Creator: Unknown
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Edward Wilson Collection: Mount Erebus, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: Cave in the Barrier, Cape Crozier, Jan. 4th, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: An April Sunset from Hut Point, Looking West, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: The Ramp and the Slopes of Erebus, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: The Great Ice Barrier, Looking East from Cape Crozier, 4 January 1911, (1913)
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Edward Wilson Collection: Iridescent Clouds: Looking North from Cape Evans, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: Dr. Wilson Watching the First Rays of Sunlight Being Recorded, c1911, (1913)
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Edward Wilson Collection: Looking West from Cape Evans, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: Hut Point from Observation Hill, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: Exercising the Ponies, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: Dr. Wilson and Dr. Atkinson Loading The Harpoon Gun, c1910–1913, (1913)
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Edward Wilson Collection: Black Flag Camp. - Amundsens Black Flag Within A Few Miles of the South Pole, 1912, (1913)
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Edward Wilson Collection: A Lead in the Pack, c1910–1913, (1913)
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Edward Wilson Collection: On the Way to the Pole, c1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: Dr. Wilson and Lieut. Bowers Reading The Ramp Thermometer, c1911, (1913). Artist
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Edward Wilson Collection: Dr. Wilson Working Up The Sketch Which Is Given at P. 258, 1911, (1913). Artist
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Edward Wilson Collection: Paraselene, June 15th, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: Cairn Left By The Norwegians, and Amundsens South Pole Mark, January 1912, (1913)
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Edward Wilson Collection: Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, 18 January 1912, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
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Edward Wilson Collection: Members of the Polar Party Getting Into Their Sleeping-Bags, c1911, (1913). Artist
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Edward Wilson Collection: The Polar Party: On the Trail, c1910, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
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Edward Wilson Collection: Pitching the Double Tent on the Summit, c1911, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
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Edward Wilson Collection: Mount Buckley, 11 February 1912, (1913)
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Edward Wilson Collection: Dr. Wilson Sketching On The Beardmore Glacier, 13 December 1911, (1913). Artist
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Edward Wilson Collection: Dr. Wilson and Pony Nobby, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
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Edward Wilson Collection: Birdie Bowers Reading The Thermometer on the Ramp, June 6th, 1911, (1913). Artist
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Edward Wilson Collection: Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting


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Edward Wilson: A Talented Artist and Adventurer Edward Wilson, a remarkable individual known for his artistic skills and adventurous spirit, played a significant role in the exploration of Antarctica during the early 20th century. Born in 1872, he joined Robert Falcon Scott's Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole in 1910 as both a scientist and an artist. One of Wilson's notable contributions was capturing the essence of Antarctic expeditions through his stunning artwork. His sketches depicted scenes such as sledging adventures amidst vast icy landscapes. In one piece titled "Sledging, 1911, " we see brave explorers battling harsh conditions while pulling their sledges across treacherous terrain. Another captivating artwork by Wilson is "Amundsen's Tent at the South Pole, January 1912. " This painting showcases Roald Amundsen's successful arrival at the South Pole before Scott's team. It was created by Henry Bowers but reflects Wilson's influence on documenting historical events through art. Wilson had a keen interest in wildlife too. He studied various species found in Antarctica, including Mustela nivalis (least weasel) and Pipistrellus pipistrellus (common pipistrelle). Through detailed illustrations, he brought these creatures to life on paper with great accuracy and precision. During their return from Cape Crozier on August 1st, 1911, Wilson accompanied Bowers and Cherry-Garrard—a moment captured beautifully in another artwork. The painting portrays their triumphant journey back to camp after enduring extreme weather conditions and challenging circumstances. In December that same year, under what they called "The Wild Range, " Edward Wilson set up camp alongside fellow explorers like Robert Falcon Scott. This scene is immortalized by artist Robert Falcon Scott himself who managed to convey both the beauty and isolation experienced during those months spent exploring uncharted territories.