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Fine Art Print : Capt Scott and the Southern Party. Mount Erebus in background. January 26th 1911
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Capt Scott and the Southern Party. Mount Erebus in background. January 26th 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935)
Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13
Date:1911
Capt Scott and the Southern Party. Mount Erebus in background. January 26th 1911
Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, offers excellence in the study of the Arctic and Antarctic
Media ID 10521178
© Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the historic moment of Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his five companions of the Southern Party, standing before the majestic Mount Erebus in Antarctica, captured by renowned photographer Herbert Ponting during the British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. This Fine Art Print, from the Media Storehouse collection at the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, showcases Ponting's iconic photograph taken on January 26th, 1911. Bring the spirit of exploration into your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print, meticulously reproduced to preserve the original's rich detail and tonality.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.9cm (20" x 14.1")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this print captured by Herbert Ponting, we are transported back in time to January 26th, 1911. The image showcases the legendary Captain Scott and his Southern Party against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Erebus. As one gazes at this historic photograph, it is impossible not to be struck by the sheer determination etched on the faces of these brave explorers. With their fur-lined jackets and weather-beaten expressions, they stand as a testament to human resilience and unwavering spirit amidst extreme conditions. Mount Erebus looms majestically in the background, its snow-capped peaks contrasting with the starkness of Antarctica's icy landscape. This active volcano adds an element of danger and unpredictability to an already treacherous expedition. The British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-13 was a monumental undertaking led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott, whose ambition was to become the first person to reach the South Pole. This particular moment frozen in time captures a crucial stage in their journey towards that ultimate goal. Ponting's skillful composition allows us a glimpse into both physical challenges faced by these intrepid adventurers and their indomitable camaraderie. It serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit for discovery and knowledge even under harsh circumstances. Preserved within the archives of Scott Polar Research Institute at University of Cambridge, this remarkable photograph stands as an invaluable historical artifact documenting one chapter in mankind's quest for exploration beyond known boundaries. Through Ponting’s lens, we are granted access to witness firsthand what it truly means to push oneself beyond limits - physically, mentally, and emotionally - all for the sake of unraveling nature’s secrets hidden within Earth’s most unforgiving landscapes.
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