Poster Print : Exploration / Polar / Scott
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Exploration / Polar / Scott
Antarctic: Oates and Meares at the blubber-stove in the stables
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Antarctic Exploration Oates Pipe Polar Scott Stables Stove Blubber Meares
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the thrill of polar exploration with our stunning range of poster prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Antarctic: Oates and Meares at the blubber-stove in the stables," transports you to the heart of the icy wilderness. Join Robert Falcon Scott and his team as they huddle around the blubber-stove, a crucial source of warmth in their harsh Antarctic surroundings. A must-have for history enthusiasts, adventurers, and anyone seeking inspiration, this poster print is a beautiful addition to any room, evoking the spirit of determination and perseverance. Order now and bring the heroic tales of polar exploration into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
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 evocative photograph captures the harsh realities of life during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917) led by Sir Robert Falcon Scott. Taken in 1912, the image depicts two of Scott's team members, Lieutenant Vincent Oates and Petty Officer Edgar Evans, tending to the blubber-stove in the expedition's stable camp. The stables were a crucial part of the team's survival strategy, housing their horses and providing shelter for the men during the long, dark Antarctic winter. The blubber-stove, fueled by the rendered fat of seals and penguins, was essential for heating the stables and cooking meals. In this photograph, Oates and Evans are seen huddled around the stove, their faces etched with the exhaustion and determination that defined the expedition. The pipe protruding from the stove's chimney belches out thick, black smoke, a stark reminder of the team's reliance on this primal source of heat and sustenance. Despite the hardships, the men maintained a sense of camaraderie and humor, as evidenced by the playful expression on Oates' face. However, this moment of respite was short-lived, as the team would soon face unimaginable challenges, including extreme weather conditions and dwindling supplies. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the lengths to which explorers would go to push the boundaries of the known world.
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