Voyageur Collection

The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog, 1818 (oil on canvas)
XKH141316 The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog, 1818 (oil on canvas) by Friedrich, Caspar David (1774-1840); 98.4x74.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

VOYAGEURS in Camp for the Night: illustration by Frederic Remington

CANADA: FUR TRADE. In a stiff current. Wood engraving, 1891, after Frederic Remington

Chardin, voyageur (engraving)
3645192 Chardin, voyageur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chardin, voyageur. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1862)

Voyageur caravan with Austin Seven on campsite early 1930 s. Creator: Unknown
Voyageur caravan with Austin Seven on campsite early 1930 s

1930 Trojan with Voyageur caravan. Creator: Unknown
1930 Trojan with Voyageur caravan

Voyageur caravan with Morris Oxford 1927. Creator: Unknown
Voyageur caravan with Morris Oxford 1927

France-Transport-Holidays
Picture taken in 1935 shows people arriving at the Gare du Nord railway station in Paris during holiday departures. (Photo by - / AFP)

France-Transport-Bus
Undated picture showing Parisian people taking a bus. (Photo by - / AFP)

French Steam Omnibus in 1895
Picture shows a steam omnibus in 1895. / AFP PHOTO / -

Steam Omnibus 1898
Picture shows a steam omnibus calls " La Provenale" in 1898 in France. / AFP PHOTO / -

CANADA: FUR TRADE. Fur traders at Montreal, Quebec, Canada, during the 18th century. Pastel drawing, 1916, by George Agnew Reid

Racing heavy canoes on a northern river, 1800s
A bateau (boat) race in the north woods, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Frontiersmen on the upper Missouri River, 1800s
Half-breeds and French voyageurs towing a boat in the upper Missouri River, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Trappers hauling furs to a Canadian trading post
Fur train from the north arriving at a Canadian trading post, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Voyageur Soldier In Period Costume Festival Du Voyageur; Winnipeg Manitoba Canada

De Dion Bouton steam tractor
Picture shows a De Dion Bouton steam tractor in 1895 in France. / AFP PHOTO / -

Santiago de Chile Omnibus
Picture shows a steam omnibus in Santiago de Chile in the beginning of the century. / AFP PHOTO / -

CANADA: FUR TRADE, c1780. Agents of the Hudsons Bay Company and the North-West Company competing for trade with Native Americans in Canada, c1780. Wood engraving, American, 1879

VOYAGEUR, 1722. A French-Canadian voyageur on snowshoes. French engraving, 18th century

Canoeing a load of furs from the north woods
Trappers running rapids on a wilderness river, circa 1900. Printed color halftone reproduction of a Schoonover illustration

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Canoes on the Ohio River traveling by moonlight Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French fur traders and Native Americans dancing at a rendezvous in the north woods. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Trapper making his winter rounds in the north wods. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Grand Portage footpath with a replica sailing canoe in the distance at the Grand Portage National Monument on the north shore of Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota, USA

HUDSONs BAY COMPANY, 1877. A company store on Hudson Bay, Canada. Wood engraving, 1877

Alphonse Legros, Traveler taking Shelter (Le voyageur a l abri), French, 1837 - 1911, etching and drypoint

CANADA: RED RIVER, 1812. In 1812, the Hudsons Bay Company secured a grant of land on the Red River (on the outskirts of modern Winnipeg)

CANADA: FUR TRADER. Courier Du Bois. Drawing, 1891, by Frederic Remington

SIMON FRASER (1776-1862). Canadian fur trader and explorer. Pen and ink drawing by C.W. Jefferys

fresh snow on an evergeen stand, small island, Grassy Bay, Sand Point Lake, Voyageurs National Park
Fresh snow on evergreen stand, Grassy Bay, Sand Point Lake, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Common loon near Rudder Bay, Kabetogama Lake, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Pressure Ridge outside the Kabetogama Visitor Center, formed by the ice and snow conditions
Pressure Ridge outside Kabetogama Visitor Center, formed by ice and snow conditions, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Shore rock and cliffs at sunset, opposite Windmill Rock View Campsite, Rainy Lake, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Sunrise through fog along the shore of Big Island, at Beaver Lodge Campsite, Rainy Lake, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Evergreens and rocks at Pine Point Campsite, Lake Kabetogama, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Moonrise from Pine Point campsite, Lake Kabetogama, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Sunset over island opposite Rudder Bay, Lake Kabetogama, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Sunset from Rainy Lake Group Campsite, Rainy Lake, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Snow drift patterns at sunrise near Little Martin Island, Lake Kabetogama, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Reflections in the Namakan Narrows, Namakan Lake, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Impending clouds seen from Alder Creek campsite, Rainy Lake, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Sunset toward Camel Back Island, Lake Kabetogama, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Birch and evergreen with fresh fallen snow, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Sunrise at Grassy Bay, Sand Point Lake, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Sunset from rock island off the shore of Round Bear Island, Kabetogama Lake, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Northern Leopard frog, See-through Island, Blind Pig Channel, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Sunset from wooden dock, Whispering Pines, Lake Kabetogama, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

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"Voyageur: Exploring the World, from Foggy Landscapes to Adventurous Caravans" Step into the world of the voyageur, a wanderer who seeks new horizons and embraces the unknown. Just like Caspar David Friedrich's masterpiece "The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog, " these intrepid souls stand tall amidst vast landscapes, their spirits ignited by a burning desire for discovery. In Frederic Remington's illustrations, we witness voyageurs in action. "VOYAGEURS in Camp for the Night" showcases their resourcefulness as they set up camp under starlit skies, sharing stories around crackling fires. These brave individuals were at the heart of Canada's fur trade, navigating treacherous rivers depicted in Remington's wood engraving "CANADA: FUR TRADE. In a stiff current. " As time progressed, so did transportation methods. The steam omnibus revolutionized travel and opened new possibilities for adventurous souls yearning to explore distant lands. From French steam omnibuses captured in 1895 to Santiago de Chile Omnibus' bustling streets, these vehicles carried voyageurs towards uncharted territories. But it wasn't just about speed; it was also about comfort and style. The De Dion Bouton steam tractor brought luxury on wheels while journeying through picturesque landscapes reminiscent of Chardin's engraved voyager scene. And then came caravans – mobile homes that allowed voyageurs to take their explorations even further. In early 1930s photographs featuring Voyageur caravans paired with Austin Seven or Morris Oxford cars, we glimpse an era where freedom knew no bounds. These images transport us back to France during holidays when families embraced adventure on wheels with Voyageur caravans hitched onto their vehicles—a testament to how this spirit lives on across generations. So let us celebrate those who embody the essence of being a true voyageur—those who dare to wander, explore, and seek the beauty that lies beyond the horizon.