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Fine Art Print : Endurance caught in a pressure crack, October, 1915
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Endurance caught in a pressure crack, October, 1915
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962)
Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton
Date:1915
Endurance caught in a pressure crack, October, 1915
Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, offers excellence in the study of the Arctic and Antarctic
Media ID 10520961
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of the past with our exclusive Fine Art Print of "Endurance Caught in a Pressure Crack, October 1915" by renowned photographer Frank Hurley. This iconic image, captured during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition led by Ernest Shackleton in 1914-17, depicts the ship Endurance trapped in a pressure crack. Hurley's masterpiece, now part of the Scott Polar Research Institute collection at the University of Cambridge, brings the heroic era of polar exploration to your home or office. Order now and relive history through this stunning piece of photographic art.
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 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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This photo print, titled "Endurance caught in a pressure crack, October 1915" takes us back to a moment frozen in time during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-17. The photographer behind this remarkable image is none other than Frank Hurley (1885-1962), whose lens captured the essence of this historic event. The photograph showcases the Endurance, led by Ernest Shackleton, trapped amidst an unforgiving and treacherous Antarctic landscape. In October 1915, as the expedition sailed through icy waters, they encountered a formidable obstacle: a pressure crack. This natural phenomenon occurs when immense forces exerted by shifting ice sheets create deep crevices that can pose grave danger to any vessel attempting to navigate them. Hurley's keen eye for detail allows us to witness the sheer magnitude of this predicament. The Endurance appears minuscule against the vast expanse of jagged ice formations surrounding it. One can almost feel the tension emanating from this still frame - a testament to both human resilience and Mother Nature's relentless power. Preserved within the archives of Scott Polar Research Institute at University of Cambridge, this print serves as an enduring reminder of Shackleton's unwavering determination and leadership throughout one of history's most extraordinary survival stories. It encapsulates not only their physical struggle but also their indomitable spirit in facing adversity head-on. As we gaze upon this hauntingly beautiful image today, let us reflect on those brave souls who embarked on such perilous journeys in pursuit of knowledge and exploration. Through Hurley's lens, we are transported back in time - reminded that even amidst seemingly insurmountable challenges, there lies within us all an unyielding endurance waiting to be discovered.
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