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Poster Print : The Castle Berg, with dog sledge. September 17th 1911
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The Castle Berg, with dog sledge. September 17th 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935)
Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13
Date:1911
The Castle Berg, with dog sledge. September 17th 1911
Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, offers excellence in the study of the Arctic and Antarctic
Media ID 10521363
© Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning poster print, featuring the iconic image "The Castle Berg, with dog sledge. September 17th 1911" by the renowned Antarctic explorer and photographer, Herbert Ponting. Taken during the British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13, this captivating image showcases the rugged beauty of the icy landscape with a dog sledge in the foreground. Printed on high-quality paper, this poster is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the majesty of the natural world. Bring the adventure of the polar explorations into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic reproduction.
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.
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In this print captured by renowned photographer Herbert Ponting, we are transported back in time to September 17th, 1911. The image showcases the majestic Castle Berg amidst a vast expanse of icy terrain during the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-13. The Castle Berg stands as a testament to the awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur of Antarctica's frozen landscape. Its towering peaks seem to pierce the heavens, while its icy slopes glisten under the soft glow of sunlight filtering through thick clouds above. This formidable fortress-like formation serves as a reminder of nature's remarkable ability to shape and sculpt even the harshest environments. Adding an element of life and movement to this frozen tableau is a dog sledge traversing across the snow-covered ground below. The sled dogs, with their unwavering determination and loyalty, pull forward against all odds, leaving tracks behind them that will soon be swallowed by wind and ice. Ponting's skillful composition allows us to appreciate both the immensity of our surroundings and the delicate balance between human endeavor and nature's forces at play in these extreme conditions. His keen eye for detail captures every nuance - from each jagged edge on the Castle Berg to every ripple in the snow beneath it. Preserved within Scott Polar Research Institute at University of Cambridge, this photograph offers us not only a glimpse into history but also an opportunity for reflection on humanity's relentless pursuit of discovery amidst adversity. It reminds us that even in Earth's most unforgiving corners, there exists unparalleled beauty waiting patiently for those brave enough to venture forth into its embrace.
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