Lieutenant Tryggve Gran Collection

The Second Western Party The Day They Were Picked Up By The Ship, 1912, (1913)
The Second Western Party The Day They Were Picked Up By The Ship: Taylor, Debenham, Gran and Forde, 1913. The return of the Western Geological Party: geologists Frank Debenham and T.Griffith-Taylor

The Last Rest (The Grave of Scott, Wilson and Bowers), November 1912, (1913). A snow cairn with cross on top marks the tent in which expedition leader Captain Robert Scott

Southern Party 1912, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham
Southern Party 1912, (1913). Chief steward W Archer, steward FJ Hooper, biologist Edward Nelson, surgeon Edward Atkinson, zoologist Apsley Cherry-Garrard, stoker William Lashly

Granite Hut, Cape Geology, 1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
Granite Hut, Cape Geology. Forde and Gran are cooking at the blubber stove, whose chimney projects behind the sledge roof tree, 1911, (1913)

The Summit of Erebus, c1912, (1913). Artist: Tryggve Gran
The Summit of Erebus, c1912, (1913). Erebus is the second-highest volcano in Antarctica and the southernmost active volcano on Earth

Erebus Party, December 1912, (1913). Artist: Raymond E Priestley
Erebus Party, December 1912 (Left to right-top: Hooper, Abbott, Dickason; bottom: Priestley, Gran, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Midwinter Day, 1912 - The Officers, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham
Midwinter Day, 1912 - The Officers: (Left to right, Cherry-Gerrard, Wright, Atkinson, Nelson, Gran), (1913). Zoologist Apsley Cherry-Garrard, physicist Charless Wright, surgeon Edward Atkinson

Gran With Mule Lal Khan, c1911, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham
Gran With Mule Lal Khan, c1911, (1913). Norwegian ski expert, aviator and writer Tryggve Gran (1888-1980). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

The Second Western Party at Cape Geology on Christmas Day, 1911, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham
The Second Western Party at Cape Geology, Granite Harbour, on Christmas Day, 1911 (Forde and Gran standing, Debenham and Taylor sitting), (1913)

Demetri Geroff, c1911, (1913). Artist: Tryggve Gran
Demetri Geroff, c1911, (1913). Dog driver Dmitrii Gerof (or Girev). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

The Relief of the Western Party by the Terra Nova, 18 February 2012, (1913)
The Relief of the Western Party by the Terra Nova Off the Mouth of the Koettlitz Glacier, 18 February 2012, (1913). T Griffith Taylor, Frank Debenham, Tryggve Gran and Robert Forde

Ski Shoes For Use with Finnesko, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Ski Shoes For Use with Finnesko, (Devised by Lt. Gran and made by P.O. Evans), c1910– 1913, (1913). Finnesko - boots of tanned reindeer skin with the hair on the outside

Lieut. Tryggve Gran, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Lieut. Tryggve Gran, c1910– 1913, (1913). Ski expert Tryggve Gran. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

The Depot Laying and Western Parties on Their Return to Cape Evans, 13 April 1911, (1913)
The Depo t Laying and Western Parties on Their Return to Cape Evans (Left to right - Taylor, Wright, Evans, Bowers, Scott, Debenham, Gran, P.O. Evans, Crean), 13 April 1911, (1913)

Debenham, Gran, and Taylor in their Cubicle, 18 May 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Debenham, Gran, and Taylor in their Cubicle, 18 May 1911, (1913). Geologists Frank Debenham (1883-1965) and T Griffith Taylor (1880-1963), and ski expert Tryggve Gran (1888-1980)

Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Celebrating expedition leader Robert F Scotts 43rd birthday, left to right: Atkinson, Meares, Cherry-Garrard, Oates (standing), Taylor

Surveying Partys Tent After A Blizzard, c1911, (1913). Artist: Tryggve Gran
Surveying Partys Tent After A Blizzard, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Mr. Taylor. Mr. Cherry-Garrard. Mr. Day. Mr. Nelson. Lieut. Evans. Capt. Oates. Dr. Atkinson. Capt. Scott. Mr. Wright. Lieut. Gran

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Lieutenant Tryggve Gran: A Glimpse into the Heroic Antarctic Expeditions In 1912, Lieutenant Tryggve Gran found himself in the midst of a historic adventure as part of the Second Western Party. It was on this fateful day that they were picked up by a ship, marking the end of their arduous journey across treacherous terrains. The relief and joy on their faces are palpable in the photograph captured by an unknown artist. However, not all moments were filled with triumph. In November 1912, Gran stood at "The Last Rest, " gazing upon the grave of Scott, Wilson, and Bowers. This poignant image immortalizes his respect for these fallen heroes who had bravely ventured into uncharted territory. Gran's artistic talents also shone through during his time in Antarctica. His painting titled "The Summit of Erebus" captures the majestic beauty and harshness of this icy landscape, and is a testament to his ability to find inspiration even amidst extreme conditions. Another artwork worth mentioning is "Demetri Geroff. " Created by Gran himself, it showcases his talent beyond exploration - capturing human emotions with delicate brushstrokes. Life in Antarctica wasn't solely about survival; there were moments of camaraderie too. On Midwinter Day 1912, officers gathered together for a portrait painted by Frank Debenham. Their smiles reveal glimpses of warmth amid freezing temperatures. Gran's connection with nature extended beyond humans; he formed an unlikely bond with Mule Lal Khan as depicted in another artwork by Debenham. This heartwarming piece showcases their unique companionship amidst desolate surroundings. Christmas celebrations brought cheer to Granite Hut at Cape Geology in 1911 when members from the Second Western Party came together once again for festivities captured beautifully by Debenham's brushstrokes. As part of Ernest Shackleton's expeditions aboard Terra Nova, Gran also played a crucial role in the relief of the Western Party.