George P. Critcherson, John L. Dunmore, William Bradford

The collaborative photographic work of George P. Critcherson, John L. Dunmore, and William Bradford is centered on their expeditionary documentation active around 1869. Their output consists of historically significant photographs capturing extreme northern environments, focusing specifically on ice formations, glaciers, and indigenous populations.

Fifteen of their combined photographs are represented in major museum collections, establishing the lasting importance of these early documentary records. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) holds key examples of their joint production. These works often combine scientific recording with environmental portraiture, featuring detailed landscapes such as An extended view of a section of the front of the glacier and An iceberg about one hundred feet high.

Beyond geographic documentation, their work captured aspects of Arctic life and interaction, evidenced by titles such as An Esquimaux pet, a boy about eight years old and the anthropological image An Esquimaux burial ground. The crosses have been placed here by some of the whalers, who had lost some one of their number.

The historical value of these George P. Critcherson, John L. Dunmore, William Bradford prints ensures that they are studied as primary source material. Due to the age of the original works, much of this material resides in the public domain, allowing for the creation of high-quality prints and downloadable artwork, often sought after for their museum-quality detail.