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Poster Print : Ernest Shackleton going out to board the relief boat
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Ernest Shackleton going out to board the relief boat
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962)
Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton
Date:1916
Ernest Shackleton going out to board the relief boat
Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, offers excellence in the study of the Arctic and Antarctic
Media ID 10520987
© Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
20x30 inch Poster Print
Experience the heroic spirit of exploration with our Media Storehouse Poster Print of Frank Hurley's iconic image of Sir Ernest Shackleton boarding the relief boat during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17. Captured by renowned photographer Frank Hurley at the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, this historic photograph is a testament to Shackleton's unwavering determination and leadership. Bring this piece of Antarctic history into your home or office and be inspired by the indomitable human spirit.
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 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1916, amidst the treacherous Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition led by the indomitable Ernest Shackleton. The image captures a pivotal moment as Shackleton prepares to embark on a daring journey towards salvation. As our eyes delve into the photograph, we witness Shackleton standing resolute on an icy shore, his figure outlined against a backdrop of towering glaciers and vast expanses of snow. His face is etched with determination and unwavering resolve; it reflects both the weight of his leadership responsibilities and his unyielding spirit in the face of adversity. The relief boat awaits him just beyond reach, its presence symbolizing hope and deliverance from their frozen prison. The vessel stands as a lifeline connecting them to civilization – an escape from the unforgiving grip of Antarctica's icy clutches. Frank Hurley's expert composition transports us into this historic moment, allowing us to feel the biting cold that permeates every fiber of their being. We can almost hear the crunching sound beneath Shackleton's boots as he takes each step forward towards uncertainty. This photograph encapsulates not only Shackleton’s extraordinary leadership but also embodies human resilience in its purest form. It serves as a testament to mankind's unquenchable thirst for exploration and conquest over nature’s harshest elements. Preserved within Scott Polar Research Institute at University of Cambridge, this image continues to inspire generations with its depiction of courage in times when all seems lost. It reminds us that even amidst desolation and despair, there exists an unwavering spirit capable of overcoming insurmountable odds – one personified by Ernest Shackleton himself as he ventures out towards destiny aboard that relief boat.
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