Lawrence Oates (1880-1912), Antarctic explorer
Lawrence Edward Grace Oates
Sitter in 3 portraits
Antarctic explorer; member of Scott's expedition which reached the South Pole in 1912; on the return, Oates walked to his death in a blizzard to try to save his companions. Nicknamed 'the soldier' and called by Scott 'the cheery old pessimist', he was devoted to animals.
Cecil Henry Meares; Lawrence Oates
by Herbert George Ponting
carbon print, 26 May 1911
NPG P121
Captain Scott's Birthday Dinner, 6 June 1911
by Herbert George Ponting
carbon print, 6 June 1911
NPG P1100
- Larger Image
- Buy a print
- Use this image
- Recent acquisition
by Unknown photographer
vintage print, 17-18 January 1912
NPG x135720
Gilbert White's House & Oates Museum, Selborne, Hampshire
Category
Travel and Exploration
Groups
British Antarctic expedition
Explorers, Travellers and Adventurers
Places
Antarctica
Hampshire
Related pages
Thematic collections
Keep in touch
