DAKOTA BLIZZARD, 1888. A search party near Brandon (present-day South Dakota) pulling corpses from the snow following the blizzard of January 1888 in the Dakota Territory. Contemporary American wood engraving
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DAKOTA BLIZZARD, 1888. A search party near Brandon (present-day South Dakota) pulling corpses from the snow following the blizzard of January 1888 in the Dakota Territory. Contemporary American wood engraving
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Media ID 7561813
1888 Blizzard Body Corpse Frozen Over Coat Party Pointing Search Sled Snow South Dakota Territory Victim Winter Brandon
EDITORS COMMENTS
Dakota Blizzard, 1888: A Haunting Reminder of Tragedy and Resilience". This poignant print captures the aftermath of one of the deadliest blizzards in American history. In January 1888, a devastating snowstorm swept through the Dakota Territory, leaving behind a trail of destruction and loss. The image depicts a search party near Brandon (present-day South Dakota), bravely pulling corpses from the unforgiving snow. The wood engraving, created by an anonymous contemporary American artist, conveys both the harshness of winter and the determination to find those lost in its icy grip. The men are bundled up in heavy overcoats and hats, their faces etched with exhaustion and grief. Pointing towards a frozen victim on a sled, they work tirelessly to bring closure to grieving families. The scene is hauntingly beautiful yet tragic; it serves as a stark reminder of the unforgiving power nature can wield over human life. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are transported back to that fateful time when survival meant battling against unimaginable odds. This print from Granger Art on Demand allows us to reflect on our own resilience in times of adversity while honoring those who perished during that treacherous blizzard. It stands as a testament to our collective strength as we continue to face challenges head-on and forge ahead into an uncertain future.
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