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Fine Art Print : Captain Robert Falcon Scott. April 13th 1911
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Captain Robert Falcon Scott. April 13th 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935)
Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13
Date:1911
Captain Robert Falcon Scott. April 13th 1911
Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, offers excellence in the study of the Arctic and Antarctic
Media ID 10521245
© Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the historic moment of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's British Antarctic Expedition with this stunning fine art print by renowned photographer Herbert Ponting. Taken on April 13th, 1911, at the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, this iconic image captures Scott amidst the harsh Antarctic landscape. Ponting's masterful composition and expert use of light bring the heroic spirit of Scott's expedition to life. Add this captivating piece to your collection and relive the adventure that defined a generation.
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 36.7cm x 50.8cm (14.4" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back in time to April 13th, 1911, during the iconic British Antarctic Expedition led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott. The image, skillfully captured by renowned photographer Herbert Ponting (1870-1935), is now housed at the prestigious Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge. In this historic snapshot, we witness Captain Scott standing tall and resolute amidst a frozen landscape that stretches as far as the eye can see. His unwavering determination and indomitable spirit are palpable even through the lens of Ponting's camera. As leader of this ambitious expedition, Scott's commitment to scientific exploration and his relentless pursuit of reaching the South Pole shine brightly in this portrait. The photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a testament to human courage and endurance against nature's harshest elements. It symbolizes an era when intrepid explorers pushed boundaries and embarked on perilous journeys into uncharted territories for discovery and knowledge. Ponting's impeccable craftsmanship is evident in every detail: from the stark contrast between Captain Scott's dark silhouette against the pristine white backdrop to each delicate snowflake glistening under sunlight. Through his lens, Ponting masterfully conveys both the grandeur and unforgiving nature of Antarctica while immortalizing one of history's most celebrated polar explorers. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph print held within the walls of the esteemed research institute, we are transported back to a pivotal moment in time when humanity dared to venture where few had gone before. It serves as a poignant reminder of our collective thirst for exploration and our innate curiosity about Earth's most remote corners - reminding us that there will always be new frontiers waiting for those brave enough to seek them out.
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