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Fur Animals of the Arcitc: Arctic Fox attacking trapped Sable while, in the background, the trapper rushes to scare off the foxes in the hope of saving a valuable pelt. Chromoxylograph. from G Hartwig The Polar World, London, 1874
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Fur Animals of the Arcitc: Arctic Fox attacking trapped Sable while, in the background, the trapper rushes to scare off the foxes in the hope of saving a valuable pelt. Chromoxylograph. from G Hartwig The Polar World, London, 1874
530329 Fur Animals of the Arcitc: Arctic Fox attacking trapped Sable while, in the background, the trapper rushes to scare off the foxes in the hope of saving a valuable pelt. Chromoxylograph. from G Hartwig The Polar World, London, 1874; Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38207326
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1874 Arctic Background Carnivore Chromoxylograph Foxes Hope Pelt Polar Rushes Sable Saving Scare Trapped Trapper Trapping Valuable Hartwig
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This print captures a dramatic moment in the harsh Arctic wilderness, as an Arctic Fox attacks a trapped Sable while a frantic trapper rushes to scare off the predators. The scene is filled with tension and urgency, as the valuable pelt of the Sable hangs in the balance.
The stark white snow provides a striking backdrop for this natural struggle between carnivores in the unforgiving winter season. The intensity of the fox's attack is palpable, contrasting with the desperation of the trapper trying to protect his prized catch.
The chromoxylograph technique used by G Hartwig in 1874 beautifully brings out all the intricate details of this wild encounter. Every whisker on the fox's face and every strand of fur on the sable are rendered with precision and depth.
As we gaze upon this historical image from "The Polar World," we are transported back to a time when hunting for fur was not just a livelihood but also a battle against nature itself. It serves as a reminder of both the beauty and brutality that coexist in our natural world.
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