Edward Wilson Collection (page 3)

Globicephala melas, long-finned pilot whale

Lepus timidus hibernicus and Lepus timidus scoticus
Skins of Irish mountain hare and Scottish mountain hare. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Rattus norvegicus, brown rat
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Capreolus capreolus, western roe deer
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Martes martes, European pine marten
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Orcinus orca, orca
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Halichoerus grypus, grey seal
Grey seal, Dingle Bay, Ireland, 1905. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Rattus rattus, black rat
Detail of plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Mustela erminea, ermine and Oryctolagus cuniculus, European
Stoats attacking rabbit. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Phoca vitulina, harbour seal
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Micromys minutus, Eurasian harvest mouse
Harvest mice. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Orcinus orca gladiator, orca gladiator
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Lepus timidus, Arctic hare
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Microtus arvalis orcadensis, Orkney vole
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Apodemus sylvaticus, long-tailed field mouse
Illustration from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Mus musculus, house mouse
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Lutra lutra, European otter
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Cetacea (order), whale
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Sciurus vulgaris, red squirrel
Red squirrel skins. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Neomys fodiens, Eurasian water shrew
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Meles meles, Eurasian badger
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Nyctalus leisleri, lesser noctule
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Sorex araneus, Eurasian shrew

Periphylla periphylla, helmet jellyfish
Coloured drawing by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912), made on 1 August 1902 during the Discovery Expedition to the Antarctic, 1901-1904. Jellyfish found in the McMurdo Strait

Leptonychotes weddellii, Weddell seal
Mother Weddell seal with pup. Folio 1906. Ref. Z88fw. Watercolour by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912) from reports of the Discovery Expedition to Antarctica, 1901-1904. Folio 1906. Ref. Z88fw

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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.