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Part of the crew of the ship La Germania, on the Clavering Islands
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Part of the crew of the ship La Germania, on the Clavering Islands
LSE4329807 Part of the crew of the ship La Germania, on the Clavering Islands, descended on the ice to hunt, were themselves hunted by walruses coming out of the water, engraved after the drawing of J.Moynet, illustrating a voyage to the North Pole in 1869-1870 by the captain of the ship La Germania, Mr. Koldewey and his crew, published in " 1874, Edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection. by Moynet, Jean Pierre (1819-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of the crew of the ship La Germania, on the Clavering Islands, descended on the ice to hunt, were themselves hunted by walruses coming out of the water, engraved after the drawing of J.Moynet, illustrating a voyage to the North Pole in 1869-1870 by the captain of the ship La Germania, Mr. Koldewey and his crew, published in " 1874, Edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
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This print captures a thrilling moment during a voyage to the North Pole in 1869-1870. Part of the crew of the ship La Germania, on the Clavering Islands, ventured onto the icy terrain for a hunting expedition. Little did they know that they would soon become the hunted themselves. As they set foot on the ice, walruses emerged from the frigid waters, their massive bodies and formidable tusks creating an intimidating sight. The crew members found themselves caught in a heart-pounding chase as these powerful creatures pursued them relentlessly. Jean Pierre Moynet's skillful engraving beautifully depicts this perilous encounter with astonishing detail and realism. Every line etched into paper brings to life both the fear felt by those sailors and their determination to survive against all odds. Published in 1874 as part of Edouard Charton's edition Hachette in Paris, this image is now preserved within Leonard de Selva's private collection. It serves as a testament to human resilience and our enduring fascination with exploring uncharted territories. Through this photograph, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand one of nature's most dramatic confrontations between man and beast. It reminds us of our place within an untamed world where danger lurks at every turn but also holds immeasurable beauty waiting to be discovered.
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