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Captain Oates Dies
The young Captain Oates leaves Captain Scotts tent in a blizzard on the return trip from the South Pole and is never seen again
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Media ID 4344775
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Antarctic Blizzard Dies Exploration Oates Polar Pole Return Scott Tent Tragedy Trip
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Experience the heroic tale of Antarctic exploration with our captivating Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases the iconic image of Captain Oates, as he bravely leaves Captain Scott's tent in the blizzard on their return journey from the South Pole. The high-quality metal print brings out the intricate details of this Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring a stunning and vibrant display. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted to provide a long-lasting, glare-free finish that adds depth and texture to your favorite images. Embrace the adventure and history with this inspiring and evocative piece of art.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this haunting image from the heroic age of Antarctic exploration, we witness the tragic moment when Captain Lawrence Oates (1880-1912) leaves Captain Robert Falcon Scott's tent during a blizzard on their return journey from the South Pole in 1912. The young and experienced Captain Oates, a veteran of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, made this fateful decision with the hope that his comrades might survive without his burden. The photograph, taken by an unidentified member of Scott's team, captures the desolate and inhospitable landscape of the Antarctic continent. The stark contrast between the white, windswept terrain and the dark, cramped interior of the tent underscores the harsh realities of their expedition. Oates, dressed in heavy clothing and wearing a fur hat, can be seen trudging through the snow, leaving behind the safety and warmth of the tent. This event took place on September 17, 1912, during the final days of Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition. Despite Oates' selfless act, both he and the rest of the team ultimately succumbed to the extreme conditions, as they were unable to reach the safety of their base camp. The tragic loss of these intrepid explorers marked the end of the Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration. This historical photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave men in the pursuit of scientific discovery and geographical exploration. It stands as a testament to their courage, resilience, and the human spirit that drives us to explore the unknown.
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