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Antique Framed Print : The Castle Berg, with dog sledge. September 17th 1911
Framed Photos from Scott Polar Research Institute
The Castle Berg, with dog sledge. September 17th 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935)
Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13
Date:1911
The Castle Berg, with dog sledge. September 17th 1911
Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, offers excellence in the study of the Arctic and Antarctic
Media ID 10521363
© Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.5cm (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.
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In this print captured by renowned photographer Herbert Ponting, we are transported back in time to September 17th, 1911. The image showcases the majestic Castle Berg amidst a vast expanse of icy terrain during the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-13. The Castle Berg stands as a testament to the awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur of Antarctica's frozen landscape. Its towering peaks seem to pierce the heavens, while its icy slopes glisten under the soft glow of sunlight filtering through thick clouds above. This formidable fortress-like formation serves as a reminder of nature's remarkable ability to shape and sculpt even the harshest environments. Adding an element of life and movement to this frozen tableau is a dog sledge traversing across the snow-covered ground below. The sled dogs, with their unwavering determination and loyalty, pull forward against all odds, leaving tracks behind them that will soon be swallowed by wind and ice. Ponting's skillful composition allows us to appreciate both the immensity of our surroundings and the delicate balance between human endeavor and nature's forces at play in these extreme conditions. His keen eye for detail captures every nuance - from each jagged edge on the Castle Berg to every ripple in the snow beneath it. Preserved within Scott Polar Research Institute at University of Cambridge, this photograph offers us not only a glimpse into history but also an opportunity for reflection on humanity's relentless pursuit of discovery amidst adversity. It reminds us that even in Earth's most unforgiving corners, there exists unparalleled beauty waiting patiently for those brave enough to venture forth into its embrace.
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