Frederick George Jackson Collection

The Meeting of Jackson and Nansen, c1893-1896, (1897). Frederick George Jackson (1860-1938) was a British Arctic explorer who led the expedition to Franz Josef Land (1894-1897)

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

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

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)

Dr Nansen and Mr Jackson shooting Loons on Cape Flora (litho)
1050994 Dr Nansen and Mr Jackson shooting Loons on Cape Flora (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Nansen and Mr Jackson shooting Loons on Cape Flora)

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)

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

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

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Frederick George Jackson: A Polar Explorer and Friend In the late 19th century, two remarkable men embarked on a journey that would forever change their lives and the course of polar exploration. The Meeting of Jackson and Nansen, captured in a captivating lithograph from 1897, marked the beginning of an extraordinary friendship, an intrepid explorer who ventured into uncharted territories with unwavering determination. In Western Franz Josef Land, during his expedition in 1899, he encountered breathtaking landscapes that seemed to defy imagination. His encounters with nature's wonders were beautifully depicted in his artwork, such as the mesmerizing engraving titled The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition. However, it was his meeting with Fridtjof Nansen in Franz Josef Land back in 1896 that truly defined their relationship. Despite being rivals in their pursuit of conquering the White North, they found common ground and became friends against all odds. This unlikely bond is vividly portrayed in Rivals yet Friends, where mutual respect shines through even amidst harsh conditions. Jackson's artistic talent extended beyond capturing landscapes; he had a keen eye for detail when depicting fellow explorers like Albert Borlase Armitage. Through his artistry and attention to facial expressions, he managed to convey not only physical features but also glimpses into these individuals' souls. The adventures shared by Frederick George Jackson and Fridtjof Nansen were not without moments of leisure either. Driven by curiosity about Arctic wildlife, they indulged themselves by shooting Loons on Cape Flora - a scene immortalized through lithography. As time went on and both men continued their separate paths after their initial encounter at Franz Josef Land, they remained connected through shared experiences etched deep within them. Even years later when Nansen underwent a wash and brush up post-expedition in 1896 (as depicted by Jackson), memories of their time together must have resurfaced.