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Fine Art Print : Endurance at midwinter, 1915
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Endurance at midwinter, 1915
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962)
Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton
Date:1915
Endurance at midwinter, 1915
Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, offers excellence in the study of the Arctic and Antarctic
Media ID 10520953
© Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the heroic spirit of the past with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Print of "Endurance at Midwinter, 1915" by Frank Hurley. This iconic photograph captures the determination and resilience of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition team during their harrowing midwinter encampment. Taken by renowned Australian photographer Frank Hurley during the 1914-17 expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, this historic image is now available as a stunning fine art print, bringing a piece of Antarctic history into your home or office. The high-quality print, sourced directly from the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge, is a must-have for history enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone who appreciates the beauty and challenges of the polar regions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 55.4cm (16.5" x 21.8")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph, titled "Endurance at Midwinter, 1915," captures the frozen and forlorn state of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition's ship, Endurance, during its entrapment in the pack ice. Taken by the expedition's official photographer, Frank Hurley (1885-1962), at the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, this image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by Sir Ernest Shackleton and his team during their ill-fated attempt to cross the Antarctic continent from sea to sea. The Endurance, a sturdy ship designed for the icy conditions, had become trapped in the pack ice off the coast of the frozen continent in late 1914. As the ice continued to press against the vessel, the crew was eventually forced to abandon ship in April 1916. They spent months enduring the extreme conditions of the Antarctic, eventually setting sail in lifeboats for the uninhabited Elephant Island. Despite the hardships, the crew's morale remained high, and they managed to survive through their ingenuity and determination. Hurley's photograph, taken during the long, dark Antarctic winter of 1915, provides a glimpse into the desolate and isolated existence of the stranded explorers. The Endurance, once a symbol of human ambition and exploration, now lies helplessly encased in the ice, a stark reminder of the power of nature and the indomitable spirit of those who faced its challenges. This photograph, a testament to Hurley's skill as a photographer and his ability to capture the essence of the expedition, is a valuable historical record of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition and a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to endure even in the most inhospitable of environments.
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