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Salomon - Auguste Andree (centre)
Salomon - Auguste Andree (centre) (1854 - 1897), Swedish engineer, with the men who accompanied on the fatal voyage to explore the North Pole (1897). On 11 July 1897 they set out by balloon. A carrier pigeon message received a few days later was the last trace of the expedition until their remains were found 33 years later east of Spitsbergen. From " La Navigation Aerienne" by J Lecornu (Paris, 1910)
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Media ID 9698401
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1910 Aeronautics Arctic Ballooning Engineer Explorer Five People Only Mature Men North Pole Swedish Culture
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.9cm x 24.4cm (7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the ill-fated expedition to explore the North Pole led by Salomon - Auguste Andree, a renowned Swedish engineer. In this 19th-century image, we see Andree standing at the center, surrounded by the brave men who accompanied him on this perilous journey. Little did they know that their fate would be sealed shortly after setting out on July 11,1897, aboard a balloon. The photograph holds historical significance as it represents one of humanity's relentless pursuits for discovery and adventure in uncharted territories. Tragically, a few days into their expedition, all contact was lost except for a carrier pigeon message received later. This poignant missive became their last trace until their remains were discovered an astonishing 33 years later east of Spitsbergen. The image is taken from "La Navigation Aerienne" by J Lecornu and provides us with an artistic portrayal of these courageous explorers against the backdrop of Arctic landscapes. The vertical composition adds depth and emphasizes the vastness of the North Pole region they sought to conquer. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded not only of human resilience but also our insatiable curiosity to push boundaries and unravel mysteries that lie beyond our reach. It serves as a poignant reminder that exploration comes with great risks but leaves an indelible mark on history for generations to come.
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