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Captain Oates by the stable door, from Scotts Last Expedition (b / w photo)
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Captain Oates by the stable door, from Scotts Last Expedition (b / w photo)
STC255093 Captain Oates by the stable door, from Scotts Last Expedition (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: winter journey of the Terra Nova Expedition (1910-13) from 27th June to 1st August 1911; proof copy of Scotts attempt to be first to the South Pole; in December he was beaten by a month by Amundsen and he and three companions; perished on the return to base Jan/Feb 1912; caption notes are by HG Ponting; Robert Falcon Scott (1868 - 1912); Oates (1880 - 1912); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23374040
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This print titled "Captain Oates by the stable door, from Scott's Last Expedition" takes us back in time to a moment of great historical significance. The image, captured by Herbert Ponting during the Terra Nova Expedition of 1910-13, showcases Captain Lawrence Oates standing stoically at the stable door amidst a winter landscape. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the immense challenges faced by explorers like Robert Falcon Scott and his team as they embarked on their ill-fated journey to be the first to reach the South Pole. In December 1911, just months after this photo was taken, Scott's expedition was beaten to their goal by Roald Amundsen. Tragically, Scott and three companions perished during their return journey in January/February 1912. In this image, we see Captain Oates clad in his balaclava hat and bundled up against the harsh Antarctic conditions. He holds a shovel firmly in hand while straw peeks out from beneath his feet - evidence of efforts made to provide warmth for both man and beast during this treacherous expedition. Herbert Ponting's masterful photography captures not only the physical environment but also hints at the determination and resilience required for such an endeavor. This historic print is a testament to human exploration and serves as a powerful reminder of those who risked everything in pursuit of discovery.
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