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Poster Print : Endurance waiting for the pack ice to open up
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Endurance waiting for the pack ice to open up
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962)
Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton
Endurance waiting for the pack ice to open up
Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, offers excellence in the study of the Arctic and Antarctic
Media ID 10520918
© Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
18x24 inch Poster Print
Experience the heroic spirit of Antarctic exploration with Media Storehouse's Poster Print of "Endurance Waiting for the Pack Ice to Open Up" by renowned photographer Frank Hurley. Taken during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton from 1914-1917 at the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, this iconic image captures the unyielding determination of the Endurance as it awaits the break-up of the pack ice. Bring the history and adventure of Antarctica into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 photo print, we are transported back in time to the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-17. The renowned photographer, Frank Hurley (1885-1962), captures a moment that epitomizes the spirit of endurance and resilience amidst the unforgiving Antarctic landscape. The focal point of the image is none other than the legendary ship itself - Endurance. Standing tall against a backdrop of vast ice formations, she appears both majestic and vulnerable at once. As leader Ernest Shackleton's vessel, Endurance was tasked with navigating through treacherous pack ice on its way to Antarctica's uncharted lands. Yet here she waits patiently, as if frozen in time herself. The stillness surrounding her is palpable; it seems as though even nature holds its breath in anticipation for what lies ahead. The icy expanse stretches endlessly before her, an obstacle yet to be conquered. Hurley's composition expertly conveys a sense of isolation and solitude. One can almost feel the biting cold seeping through their bones just by looking at this photograph. It serves as a poignant reminder of the immense challenges faced by Shackleton and his crew during their arduous journey. This print now resides within the hallowed halls of Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge – an institution dedicated to preserving polar history and promoting scientific exploration. Its presence there ensures that future generations will continue to marvel at this testament to human determination in one of Earth's most inhospitable environments. As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, let us remember those who dared venture into these icy realms so long ago - their bravery immortalized through images like these captured by Frank Hurley himself.
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