Hudsons Bay Collection

Costumes de Différents Pays, Sauvage de la Baye de Hudson, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Sauvage de la Baye de Hudson, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Sauvagesse de la Baye de Hudson, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Sauvagesse de la Baye de Hudson, c1797

Carte re´duite des de´couvertes des Russes, entre l'Asie et l'Amerique, (1747?). This French map of Alaska, Siberia, and the North Pacific, published in 1747

Hudson Bay Company, map of Hudson Bay published in 1744, 1744 (engraving)
3470672 Hudson Bay Company, map of Hudson Bay published in 1744, 1744 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Lord Lonsdales Travels in the Arctic Regions of North America (engraving)
1626670 Lord Lonsdales Travels in the Arctic Regions of North America (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

These cruel men meant to turn Hudson adrift on the icy waters (colour litho)
977978 These cruel men meant to turn Hudson adrift on the icy waters (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sport and Travel in Hudsons Bay, North America (engraving)
1059033 Sport and Travel in Hudsons Bay, North America (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport and Travel in Hudsons Bay, North America)

Samuel Hearne (engraving)
820792 Samuel Hearne (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Hearne. Late Chief at Prince of Wales Fort in Hudsons Bay)

Pierre-Esprit Raddison (1636 - 1710), from Colliers Weekly, pub. 1906 (colour litho)
3105576 Pierre-Esprit Raddison (1636 - 1710), from Colliers Weekly, pub. 1906 (colour litho) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of North America, showing the... positions of Texas and Oregon with the United States
Map of North America, showing the relative positions of Texas and Oregon with the United States, 1845. It may...be requisite to subjoin here a few leading details of the Oregon Territory

The U. S. Ship Franklin, with a View of the Bay of New York, 1820s or 1830s. Creator
The U. S. Ship Franklin, with a View of the Bay of New York, 1820s or 1830s

View of the Bay and City of New York from Weehawken, 1840. Creator: Robert Havell
View of the Bay and City of New York from Weehawken, 1840

Bay and Harbor of New York from Bedlows Island, 1850-60. Creator: Edmund Coates
Bay and Harbor of New York from Bedlows Island, 1850-60

Political map of the Dominion of Canada. Canada was known as the Dominion of Canada from 1867 until after the Second World War. Plate 82 from The Times Atlas

Cold afternoon along the coast line of Hudson Bay. The trees have a thin layer of frost on them; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Polar Bears Play Fighting Along The Shores Of Hudsons Bay; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Polar Bear Walking Through The Snow Along The Shore Of Hudsons Bay; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Polar bear (ursus maritimus) walking along hudsons bay; Churchill manitoba canada

The green ice filled water of hudsons bay; Manitoba canada

Large lichen covered rock in a frozen lake situated on the flats beside hudsons bay; Manitoba canada

Polar bears wrestle on shoreline at dawn
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) wrestle on shoreline at dawn; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Backlit polar bear turning head in darkness
Backlit polar bear (Ursus maritimus) turning head in darkness; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar Bear family along Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada
Polar bear cubs (Ursus maritimus) snuggle up to their mother in the snow along Hudson Bay; Manitoba, Canada

Polar bear stands lifting head on shoreline
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands lifting head on shoreline; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Snow sculptures formed by winds, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada
Snow sculptures formed by the winds along the coast of Hudson Bay; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Grass backlit in the morning light, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada
Grass backlit in the morning light along the coast of Hudson Bay; Manitoba, Canada

Impressionistic image of the shoreline of Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada
Impressionistic image of the shoreline of Hudson Bay. Taken by panning with a slow shutter speed along the horizon line; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Windblown grasses in golden hues
Artistic impression of grass blowing in the wind on the shores of Hudson Bay; Manitoba, Canada

Polar bear stands looking back on tundra
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands looking back on tundra; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar bear stands on shoreline at dawn
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands on shoreline at dawn; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar bear crosses rocky tundra lifting paw
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) crosses rocky tundra lifting paw; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar bear stands eyeing camera on shoreline
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands eyeing camera on shoreline; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Polar bear walks on tundra at dawn
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walks on tundra at dawn; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Mother polar keeps watch over cubs in the warm glow of the sunlight, Hudsons Bay, Manitoba, Canada
Mother polar bear (Ursus maritimus) standing upright keeping watch over her cubs on a snowy field in the warm glow of the sunlight in Hudsons Bay; Manitoba, Canada

Ptarmigan feather stuck on the grasses along the shore of Hudson bay, Manitoba, Canada
Ptarmigan feather stuck on the grasses along the shore of Hudson bay; Manitoba, Canada

Tour Buggy at sunset in blowing snow, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Sunset illuminates the blowing snow as a tour buggy makes its way home along the coast of Hudson bay; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

The Aurora Borealis And A Shooting Star Above Hudson Bay; Manitoba, Canada

The green ice filled water of hudsons bay; Manitoba canada

Sunrise over an ice filled bay of hudsons bay; Manitoba canada

Red fox (vulpes vulpes) in the snow along the shores of the hudsons bay; Churchill manitoba canada

Polar Bear Sleeping In The Snow; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Red Fox Staring At The Camera; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Polar Bear Walking Across Snow And Ice; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Portrait Of Polar Bear On The Shore Ice Of Hudsons Bay; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Polar Bears Play Fighting Along The Shores Of Hudsons Bay; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Polar Bears Sleeping At Sunset

Polar Bears With Cubs

MAP OF HUDSONs BAY, From Dobbs Hudsons Bay, 1744, US, USA, 1870s engraving

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"Hudson's Bay: A Journey Through Time and Nature" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating history and breathtaking beauty of Hudson's Bay. From its early exploration by the Hudson Bay Company to its role in North American trade, this vast body of water has witnessed countless tales of adventure and discovery. In 1744, a map of Hudson Bay was published, showcasing the intricate details of its coastline. Lord Lonsdale's Travels in the Arctic Regions further immortalized this majestic region through stunning engravings that captured its untamed allure. However, not all stories were filled with wonder. The cruel intentions of some men are depicted in a vivid color lithograph titled "These cruel men meant to turn Hudson adrift on the icy waters. " It serves as a haunting reminder of the hardships faced by those who dared to venture into these treacherous lands. Yet amidst adversity, there was also joy. Engravings from "Sport and Travel in Hudson's Bay, North America" transport us to moments of exhilaration experienced by explorers who embraced nature's challenges with unwavering determination. The contributions made by Samuel Hearne and Pierre-Esprit Raddison cannot be overlooked. Their engravings serve as tributes to their remarkable journeys across this vast expanse, leaving an indelible mark on history. Moving beyond exploration, maps displaying the positions of Texas and Oregon alongside the United States remind us that Hudson's Bay played a significant role in shaping geopolitical boundaries during pivotal moments in history. As we shift our focus closer to home, images depicting New York City come into view. From Robert Havell's panoramic view from Weehawken in 1840 to Edmund Coates' portrayal from Bedlows Island around 1850-60; these artworks offer glimpses into how life thrived along this bustling bay throughout different eras. Finally, we arrive at present-day Canada – the Dominion of Canada.