Fine Art Print : Kane / Arctic Expedition
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Kane / Arctic Expedition
Elisha Kent Kanes Arctic expedition: the escape off Weary Mans Rest Date: 1853 - 1855
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Media ID 14271055
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1853 1855 Arctic Elisha Escape Exploration Kane Polar Rest Weary
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of Arctic exploration with our stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Elisha Kent Kane's iconic work "Arctic Expedition: The Escape from Weary Mans Rest" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, originally created in 1853-1855, documents Kane's harrowing escape from the frozen wasteland of the Arctic. Each print is meticulously reproduced with the highest attention to detail and color accuracy, ensuring a beautiful addition to any home or office. Transport yourself back in time and bring the history and adventure of the Arctic into your space. Order now and relive the heroic tales of polar exploration.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 31.4cm (23.4" x 12.4")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 photograph captures the harrowing moment of survival during Elisha Kent Kane's Arctic expedition, also known as the "Grinnell Expedition," which took place between 1853 and 1855. The image, titled "The Escape Off Weary Mans Rest," depicts a group of exhausted and malnourished explorers, led by Kane, making their way across the icy expanse on sledges. Kane, an American physician and Arctic explorer, embarked on this perilous journey with the goal of discovering the fate of the lost Lady Franklin Bay Expedition. However, the group soon found themselves in dire straits due to a combination of harsh weather conditions, limited resources, and poor planning. As winter approached, the group was forced to abandon their camp and attempt a treacherous escape across the ice. In this photograph, we see the explorers making their way across the frozen sea, with the desolate and barren landscape stretching out behind them. Their faces are etched with exhaustion and determination, as they cling to the sledges for dear life. Despite their struggles, the group managed to make it to safety, reaching the coast of Greenland and eventually returning home to tell their harrowing tale. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the incredible feats of endurance and survival that were achieved during the age of polar exploration, and the unyielding determination of those who dared to venture into the unknown.
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