Thomas Griffith 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 First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel Amid The Pinnacles of the Koettlitz Glacier (Edgar Evans standing), c1911, (1913)

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)

Overland Over Cape Roberts To Avoid The Screw-Pack, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
Overland Over Cape Roberts To Avoid The Screw-Pack. The Sledge has just crossed the tide crack, here twenty feet wide, between the sea-ice and the land-ice, c1911, (1913)

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)

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

Granite Blocks Planed by Ancient Glaciers at Cape Roberts, c1911, (1913). Artist
Granite Blocks Planed by Ancient Glaciers at Cape Roberts. Fifteen Berg Appears to the South, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Avalanche Cliffs on the South Side of Granite Harbour, c1911, (1913). Artist
Avalanche Cliffs on the South Side of Granite Harbour. Here the Piedmont Ice Covers a Cwm on the Left, But is Discontinuous Over The Cliffs on the Right, c1911, (1913)

A Panorama of Cape Roberts Looking North, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
A Panorama of Cape Roberts. Where The Western Party Was Isolated for Three Weeks. Looking North, c1911, (1913). Landmarks: Piedmont Glacier, Mount Marston, Kar Plateau and Outer Granite Harbour

Packing from Alcove Camp to the Sea, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
Packing from Alcove Camp to the Sea, (The Taylor Glacier is in the background; Wright, Edgar Evans and Debenham are crossing Lake Bonney), c1911, (1913)

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)

Winter Work (Left to right - Debenham, Cherry-Garrard, Bowers, Evans, Taylor), c1911, (1913). Geologist Frank Debenham, zoologist Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Lieutenant Henry Bowers

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

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

A Berg Breaking Up in the Pack, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
A Berg Breaking Up in the Pack, c1910– 1913, (1913). Geologists Frank Debenham and T Griffith Taylor skiing. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott

Couloir Cliffs, Granite Harbour, Showing the Camp Off the Piedmont Tongue, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

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Thomas Griffith Taylor was a remarkable artist and explorer who documented several expeditions to the Western Party in Antarctica. In 1911, he joined the First Western Party as they ventured into a natural ice-tunnel, capturing the awe-inspiring beauty of this frozen wonderland. His artistic talent shone through his depiction of the Granite Hut at Cape Geology, showcasing both its sturdy construction and its isolation amidst vast icy landscapes. Taylor's artistry also portrayed the challenges faced by these brave explorers. His painting "Overland Over Cape Roberts To Avoid The Screw-Pack" depicted their arduous journey across treacherous terrain, highlighting their determination to overcome obstacles. On Christmas Day in 1911, Taylor captured a heartwarming scene with "The Second Western Party at Cape Geology, " showing camaraderie and celebration despite being far from home. One of Taylor's most significant contributions was documenting "The Relief of the Western Party by the Terra Nova" in February 1912. This artwork immortalized an important moment when help arrived for these intrepid adventurers stranded in Antarctica. Taylor's attention to detail extended beyond human endeavors; he also showcased nature's wonders. His painting "Granite Blocks Planed by Ancient Glaciers at Cape Roberts" revealed how time had sculpted magnificent formations over millennia. Similarly, his portrayal of "Avalanche Cliffs on the South Side of Granite Harbour" captured both danger and majesty within this icy landscape. With his panoramic masterpiece titled "A Panorama of Cape Roberts Looking North, " Taylor transported viewers into an expansive vista that evoked a sense of grandeur and solitude simultaneously. Not only did Thomas Griffith Taylor document these expeditions through art, but he also participated actively as seen in his work titled "Packing from Alcove Camp to the Sea. " He showcased not only his artistic skill but also his physical endurance during winter work alongside fellow explorers like Debenham, Cherry-Garrard, Bowers, and Evans.