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Satirical drawing about the conquest of the North Pole, 1909 (engraving)
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Satirical drawing about the conquest of the North Pole, 1909 (engraving)
530606 Satirical drawing about the conquest of the North Pole, 1909 (engraving); (add.info.: Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), American naval commander and explorer, claimed he had reached North Pole in 1909 at his third attempt. Claim generally accepted. Frederick Albert Cook (1865-1940) American explorer and physician claimed he had reached it in 1908. Cook's claim was rejected.Their images were placed in Madame Tussaud's waxworks, London. Cartoon from Punch, London, 29 September 1909, hoping they will not come to blows. Engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38140500
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This satirical drawing from 1909 captures the heated competition between American explorers Robert Edwin Peary and Frederick Albert Cook in their race to conquer the North Pole. Peary, a naval commander, claimed to have reached the pole in 1909 on his third attempt, a claim that was generally accepted by the public. On the other hand, Cook, an explorer and physician, had made a similar claim in 1908 but it was ultimately rejected.
The cartoon from Punch magazine depicts both men's images being placed in Madame Tussaud's waxworks in London with a caption hoping they will not come to blows. The tension and rivalry between these two adventurers is palpable as they vie for recognition and glory.
This engraving captures not only the historical moment of this polar conquest race but also serves as a scathing satire on nationalism and ego-driven exploration. It reflects the societal fascination with exploration during this time period while also poking fun at the competitive nature of these larger-than-life figures.
Overall, this print offers a humorous yet thought-provoking commentary on human ambition and achievement in the face of extreme conditions and challenges.
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