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Nansens Fram expedition, 19th century
Fram expedition to the Arctic, commanded by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). Nansen and his crew sailed in the Fram (top left). They entered the ice pack on 22 September 1893 and drifted westwards (black line, centre). Nansen and a companion left the Fram on 14 March 1895 and marched to a record northwards latitude of 86 degrees 14 minutes on 7 April 1895. After an epic retreat south they boarded the ship Windward on 6 August 1895, reaching Vardo, Norway, on 13 August 1896 (signed, bottom right). Published in the 18th volume (second period of 1896) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1890s 1893 1895 1896 Annual Volume Arctic Arctic Circle Diagram Expedition Exploration Explore Exploring French La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Magazine North Pole Norwegian Polar Popular Science Route Signature Signed Sketch Weekly Fram Expedition Fridtjof Nansen Mono Chrome
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This print captures the historic Nansens Fram expedition of the 19th century, led by Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen. The image showcases the formidable ship, Fram, positioned at the top left corner. Embarking on their Arctic journey on 22 September 1893, Nansen and his courageous crew ventured into the treacherous ice pack as depicted by the prominent black line in the center. The photograph also highlights a significant moment in this daring exploration when Nansen and a companion departed from Fram on 14 March 1895. Their arduous march northward resulted in an extraordinary achievement – reaching a record-breaking latitude of 86 degrees and 14 minutes on 7 April 1895. After enduring numerous challenges during their epic retreat southwards, Nansen and his team finally boarded another vessel named Windward on 6 August 1895. This marked their triumphant return to Vardo, Norway on13 August 1896. Published within La Science Illustree's eighteenth volume of its second period in late nineteenth-century France, this historical illustration serves as a testament to human determination and resilience amidst harsh polar conditions. The monochrome artwork beautifully depicts both geographical details and route markings that trace their remarkable journey through uncharted territories. Authored by Louis Figuier for this popular science weekly magazine, this image offers us a glimpse into one of history's most renowned expeditions – an endeavor that pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of Earth's northernmost regions.
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