Roald Amundsen Collection

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Expedition leader Captain Robert F Scott (1868-1912), Dr Edward Wilson (1872-1912) and Petty Officer Edgar Evans (1876-1912)

Antarctic exploration, route maps
Antarctic exploration. Map of Antarctica showing the routes taken by Ernest Shackleton (1914 to 1916, red), Roald Amundsen (1911 to 1912, brown), Robert Scott (1911 to 1912)

The Fram in the Bay of Whales, Antarctica, 1911-1912. Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928) led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving at the Pole on 14th December 1911

The Conquest of the South Pole (chromolitho)
2815873 The Conquest of the South Pole (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conquest of the South Pole. The hand, the nose and the ears frozen)

British polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott discovering that the Norwegian expedition led by Roald Amundsen had beaten
6014658 British polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott discovering that the Norwegian expedition led by Roald Amundsen had beaten him to the South Pole

The First Picture of the South Pole (b / w photo)
5237269 The First Picture of the South Pole (b/w photo) by Amundsen, Roald Engelbergt Gravning (1872-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Picture of the South Pole)

A glorious date in the history of mankind, the North Pole, for the first time in centuries... (colour litho)
2777713 A glorious date in the history of mankind, the North Pole, for the first time in centuries... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Cardiff, Norwegian Church, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Memorial Statue to the explorer Captain Scott of the Antarctic, allegedly facing the direction from where his ultimately failed journey took place, in front of the Norwegian Church, ironical

Black Flag Camp. - Amundsens Black Flag Within A Few Miles of the South Pole, 1912, (1913)
Black Flag Camp. - Amundsens Black Flag Within A Few Miles of the South Pole, 16 January 1912, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Cairn Left By The Norwegians, and Amundsens South Pole Mark, January 1912, (1913)
Cairn Left By The Norwegians S.S.W. from Black Flag Camp, [16 January 1912], and Amundsens South Pole Mark, [18 January 1912], (1913)

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, 18 January 1912, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, 18 January 1912, (1913). Photogravure after a sketch by Dr Edward A Wilson while it was blowing very cold, minus 22 degrees

At the South Pole, 1911, (1936). From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

Cover of Roald Amundsen, Explorer by Charles Turley, 1935. Artist: Charles Turley
Cover of Roald Amundsen, Explorer by Charles Turley, 1935. Norwegian explorer. Amundsen (1872-1928) led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving at the Pole in December 1911

Roald Amundsen in polar kit, Antarctica, 1911-1912. From The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the Fram 1910-12, frontispiece to Vol 2 by Roald Amundsen

A Winter Evening at Framheim, Amundsens South Pole expedition, Antarctica, 1911-1912. From The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expeditian in the Fram, 1910-12 Vol 1 by Roald Amundsen

The carpenters shop, Amundsens South Pole expedition, Antarctica, 1911-1912. Artist
The carpenters shop, Amundsens South Pole expedition, Antarctica, 1911-1912. Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928) led the first expedition to reach the South Pole

Improvised sounding tackle, Antarctica, 1911-1912. Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928) led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving at the Pole on 14th December 1911

Roald Amundsen 1872-1928, 1934. Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer of polar regions. He led the Antarctic expedition of 1910-12 which was the first to reach the South

Roald Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen, Norwegian explorer. Amundsen (1872-1928) led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving at the Pole in December 1911

At the South Pole, 1911, (1928). One of Amundsens men resting his dogs at the goal. Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen led the Antarctic expedition of 1910-1912 which was the first to reach the South

Killing Seals, 1911, (1928). Originally from The South Pole by Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928). From The Book of Polar Exploration, by E. L. Elias M.A. [George G

N24 on the Derricks of the Hobby at Kings Bay, c1925, (1928). In 1925 Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928) attempted to fly to the North Pole with Lincoln Ellsworth (1880-1951)

Amundsens Polar Transport, 1911, (1928). Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen led the Antarctic expedition of 1910-1912 which was the first to reach the South Pole, on 14 December 1911

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer, 1916
Roald Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer. Amundsen led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving at the Pole in December 1911

Amundsens airship, the Norge, over the North Pole, 1926. Raold Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer made a successful flight over the North Pole aboard the Norge on 11-14 May 1926

Roald Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer, at the South Pole, 1911. Amundsen led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving in December 1911

Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen, 1872 - 1928. Norwegian explorer of polar regions, leader of the Antarctic expedition of 1910-12 which was the first to reach the South Pole

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Roald Amundsen, first to reach the South Pole, fixing position at the pole, 1911. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

AMUNDSEN, Roald Engebrecht (Borge, 1872, in the Arctic, 1928). Norwegian explorer
Roald Engebrecht Amundsen (Borge, 1872, in the Arctic, 1928). Norwegian explorer. Engraving by Hildibrand. Colored

Illustration of Roald Amundsen with men at camp Polheim holding Norwegian flag

Illustration of team of Antarctic explorers outside tent with Norwegian flag on top, marking it as Roald Amundsens tent

Arctic Aircraft
circa 1925: The Dornier-Wal N25 in which Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen led an expedition to the North Pole in 1925. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Amundsens Ship
circa 1910: The ship Fram, used for the expedition to the South Pole led by Norwegian explorer Roald Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Lost Ship Returns
8th January 1926: Lost for two years in the Arctic, the sailing ship Maud captained by Roald Amundsen, returns from her adventures

Airship Norge
The airship Norge, piloted by Italian Umberto Nobile and commissioned by explorer Roald Amundsen for his failed attempt to reach the North Pole

Bust of polar explorer Roald Amundsen, Ny-Alesund, Oscar II Land, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, August

Statue of Roald Amundsen, Ny Alesund, Spitsbergen (Svalbard), Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Amundsens Gjoa expedition, 1906
Amundsens Gjoa expedition. Members of crew and others on deck of the ship Gjoa, commanded by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928, in foreground at left)

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Roald Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer and leader of the first expedition to reach the South Pole. In 1903 Amundsen became the first to sail through the icy Northwest Passage between Canada

Norway. Statue of Roald Amundsen Ny Alesund Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

Norway. Reindeer at Ny Alesund Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

Statue of Roald Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer, in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago governed by Norway

Roald Amundsens boat the Fram, artwork
Roald Amundsens boat the Fram, historical artwork. Amundsen used the Fram for his second Antarctic expedition (1910-1912)

Statue of Roald Amundsen, first to reach the South Pole, Tromso, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

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Roald Amundsen: A Pioneer of Antarctic Exploration In January 1912, amidst the unforgiving icy landscape of the South Pole, artist Henry Bowers captured a remarkable scene in his painting "Amundsens Tent at the South Pole. " This artwork immortalizes Roald Amundsen's triumph as he became the first person to reach this desolate region. Amundsen's journey was marked by meticulous planning and strategic route maps that guided him through treacherous terrains. The iconic image of "The Fram in the Bay of Whales" showcases his vessel, which served as a lifeline during his daring expedition. However, it was on that fateful day, 17th January 1912 when British polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott discovered that Amundsen had beaten him to the South Pole. In a black and white photograph capturing this moment, one can sense both Scott's disappointment and Amundsen's elation. "The Conquest of the South Pole, " depicted in a chromolitho print, symbolizes not only Amundsen's achievement but also mankind's indomitable spirit for exploration. Another black and white photo titled "The First Picture of the South Pole" captures an awe-inspiring glimpse into this uncharted territory. Years later, in 1925, we see another chapter unfold with "Amundsens Dornier Do J Wal in polar ice. " This aircraft represents his relentless pursuit to conquer new frontiers even beyond Antarctica. Similarly, the Norge N-1 airship from 1923 stands as a testament to his unwavering determination. While exploring distant lands consumed much of Amundsen's life, he remained connected to his Norwegian roots. The Cardiff Norwegian Church is evidence of how he carried his heritage wherever he went—a reminder that our origins shape who we become. Amongst all these milestones lies an intriguing artifact known as "Black Flag Camp.