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Antique Framed Print : Illustration of Titus Oates walking to his death at the South Pole
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Illustration of Titus Oates walking to his death at the South Pole
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Dorling Kindersley
Media ID 13544925
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20th Century 20th Century Style 30 39 Years Cold Cold Temperature Footprint Mid Adult Mid Adult Men Ominous One Man Only One Mid Adult Man Only Only Men Problems South Pole Tent Walking Titus Oates Watercolour Painting
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.4cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting watercolor painting by Dorling Kindersley captures the tragic moment of Titus Oates walking to his death at the South Pole. Set against a white background, the full-length illustration depicts a mid-adult man braving the treacherous conditions of the Antarctic night. The artist's use of cold colors and ominous shadows adds to the sense of foreboding that permeates this historical scene. Titus Oates, an integral member of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition in 1912, sacrificed himself for his companions when they became trapped in extreme weather conditions. As depicted in this artwork, Oates made a selfless decision to leave their tent and face certain death outside, hoping that his absence would increase their chances of survival. The desolate snowscape is marked by Oates' solitary footprints leading away from the tent towards oblivion. This image serves as a poignant reminder of both human resilience and vulnerability in hostile environments. It encapsulates not only one man's sacrifice but also speaks to larger themes such as exploration, endurance, and camaraderie. Dorling Kindersley's watercolor painting transports us back to a pivotal moment in history when men pushed themselves beyond physical limits for scientific discovery. Through its evocative style and attention to detail, this print invites viewers to reflect on our collective past while contemplating humanity's ongoing quest for knowledge amidst adversity.
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