Franz Josef Land Collection

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on Champ Island glacier above the sea, Franz Josef Land, Russian Arctic. Highly commended in Animals in their Environment Category of the Wildlife Photographer of

Eira Arctic Expedition
673473 Eira Arctic Expedition; (add.info.: Eira Arctic Expedition, In 1884 Sir Allen Young was commissioned to take the steamship Hope in search of Benjamin Leigh Smith's expedition missing in)

Western Franz Josef Land, 1899. Map showing discoveries and sledge journeys from 1894 to 1897. From an account of the Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition to Franz-Josef Land in the Arctic

Russia, High Arctic, Franz Josef Land. Polar bear female with two cubs on sea ice

Meeting of polar explorers Frederick George Jackson and Fridtjof Nansen, Franz Josef Land, 1896 (litho)
5207673 Meeting of polar explorers Frederick George Jackson and Fridtjof Nansen, Franz Josef Land, 1896 (litho) by Forestier

With the Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition (litho)
1050988 With the Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition)

Dr Nansen as he appeared when met by Mr Jackson in Franz Josef Land (engraving)
1050943 Dr Nansen as he appeared when met by Mr Jackson in Franz Josef Land (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Austro-Hungarian North Pole Expedition of 1873: view of the arcipelago of Franz Josef Land
5997231 Austro-Hungarian North Pole Expedition of 1873: view of the arcipelago of Franz Josef Land, named after the Austrian Emperor by Julius von Payer (litho) by European School

Mr Frederick George Jackson (colour litho)
612743 Mr Frederick George Jackson (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Frederick George Jackson, Franz Josef Land, 16 December 1897)

The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition, Return of the "Windward"(engraving)
1100572 The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition, Return of the " Windward" (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition (engraving)
1107485 The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition)

The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition (litho)
1056687 The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition (litho) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition)

Arctic Exploration, Eira Harbour, Franz Josef Land, the Supposed Winter Quarters of Mr Leigh Smith (engraving)
1623766 Arctic Exploration, Eira Harbour, Franz Josef Land, the Supposed Winter Quarters of Mr Leigh Smith (engraving) by May

Preliminary sketch map of the group of islands known as Franz Josef Land (colour litho)
820165 Preliminary sketch map of the group of islands known as Franz Josef Land (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rivals, yet Friends, in the White North (engraving)
1050945 Rivals, yet Friends, in the White North (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rivals, yet Friends, in the White North)

The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition, hoisting the British Flag at Cape Flora, Franz Josef Land (engraving)
1100344 The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition, hoisting the British Flag at Cape Flora, Franz Josef Land (engraving) by English School

The Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition (engraving)
1107486 The Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition)

Dr Nansen at Elmwood, Franz Josef Land, after a "Wash and Brush Up"(litho)
1605763 Dr Nansen at Elmwood, Franz Josef Land, after a " Wash and Brush Up" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Nansen at Elmwood)

The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition (litho)
1056688 The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition (litho) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition)

Spirit of Adventure
Vadim Balakin

Jump!
Vadim Balakin

Franz Josef Land, 1899. Map showing discoveries from 1894 to 1897. From an account of the Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition to Franz-Josef Land in the Arctic

Western Franz Josef Land, 1896 (1899). Map showing exploration up to end of Spring 1896 by the Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition to Franz-Josef Land in the Arctic

Albert Borlase Armitage, Scottish polar explorer, c1894-c1897 (1899). Artist: Frederick George Jackson
Albert Borlase Armitage, Scottish polar explorer, c1894-c1897 (1899). Armitage (1864-1943) using a sextant while on the Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition to Franz-Josef Land in the Arctic

Walrus cub, 1899. Artist: Frederick George Jackson
Walrus cub, c1894-c1897 (1899). The photograph was taken on the Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition to Franz-Josef Land in the Arctic

Ivan Papanin, Soviet Arctic explorer
Ivan Dmitrievich Papanin (1894-1986), Soviet Arctic explorer, in Arctic clothing in 1938. During the winter of 1937-8, Papanin was leader of the Soviet ice drift station SP-1 in the Arctic

The three-masted steam ship America, flagship of the 1901 - 1902 Baldwin-Ziegler Polar Expedition. The aim of the expedition, which failed

Russia, Franz Josef Land, Rubini Rock. Russian Nuclear-powered Icebreaker Yamal approaching bird cliffs

Russia, Franz Josef Land. Aerial view of Russian Nuclear-powered Icebreaker Yamal in sea-ice

The Austrian Polar Expedition, published in The Graphic, Novemeber 14 1874
XJF448206 The Austrian Polar Expedition, published in The Graphic, Novemeber 14 1874 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Svalbard, Norway. Polar Bear jumps across ice sheets

FRIDTJOF NANSEN (1861-1930). Norwegian explorer. On his return in 1896 from an expedition to Franz Josef Land, now Frantsa Iosifa Zemlya, Russia. Contermporary line engraving

Otto Schmidt, Soviet geophysicist
Otto Yulievich Schmidt (1891-1956), Soviet geophysicist and polar explorer. Schmidt is famous for his explorations of the Arctic

Arctic explorer and dogs, 19th century
Arctic explorer and dogs, 19th-century artwork. This is the British Arctic explorer Frederick George Jackson (1860-1938) during the Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition of 1894 to 1897

Franz Josef Land, Russia
Franz Josef Land. View across a snowy landscape on the Franz Josef Land archipelago, Russia. Photographed in April

Polar explorers grave
A grave of polar explorers, Tikhaya Bay, Franz Josef Land

Georgiy Sedovs grave
Polar explorer Georgy Sedovs grave, Tikhaya Bay, Franz Josef Land

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Franz Josef Land, a remote archipelago in the High Arctic, holds a rich history of polar exploration and breathtaking natural wonders. In 1899, amidst the icy expanse of Champ Island glacier, a majestic Polar bear gracefully walks above the glistening sea. This awe-inspiring sight captures the untamed beauty that defines this region. Western Franz Josef Land witnessed another remarkable encounter - a Polar bear female with her two adorable cubs traversing the vast sea ice. These resilient creatures symbolize both the harshness and resilience required to survive in this unforgiving environment. The meeting between polar explorers Frederick George Jackson and Fridtjof Nansen in 1896 stands as an iconic moment in Franz Josef Land's exploration history. Their determination to conquer these frozen lands paved the way for future expeditions. Speaking of expeditions, one cannot forget about Mr. Frederick George Jackson's involvement with the Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition. The return of their ship "Windward" marked triumph over adversity and showcased human perseverance against nature's challenges. Austro-Hungarian North Pole Expedition of 1873 left its mark on Franz Josef Land by naming it after Emperor Franz Joseph I. Julius von Payer's lithograph provides us with an early glimpse into this untouched wilderness that would later captivate explorers from around the world. Eira Harbour became known as Mr Leigh Smith's supposed winter quarters during his Arctic Exploration journey. Engravings depict scenes filled with anticipation as they prepared for their arduous quest through this icy realm. Today, Franz Josef Land continues to inspire adventurers seeking solace amidst pristine landscapes where time seems suspended. Its glaciers stand tall like silent sentinels guarding secrets yet to be discovered while Polar bears roam freely across frozen seas - reminding us of nature's raw power and delicate balance.