Carl Merck, German naturalist C018 / 7041

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Carl Merck, German naturalist C018 / 7041

Carl Merck (1761-1799). 1869 engraving of the German physician, naturalist and explorer Carl Heinrich Merck. Merck was the naturalist onboard the 1785-1794 Slava Rossy Arctic expedition, which spent more than ten years attempting, unsuccessfully, to find the Northwest Passage, which had remained undiscovered after Captain Cooks explorations. The Northwest Passage is a sea route through the Arctic Ocean, along the northern coast of North America via waterways amidst the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

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1869 Arctic Black And White Doctor Engraving Expedition Explorer German Looking At Camera Naturalist Northwest Passage Physician Portrait Scientist Surname M

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This 1869 engraving showcases the remarkable Carl Heinrich Merck, a renowned German physician, naturalist, and explorer. Known for his pivotal role as the naturalist aboard the Slava Rossy Arctic expedition from 1785 to 1794, Merck dedicated over ten years of his life in search of the elusive Northwest Passage. Despite following in Captain Cook's footsteps, this treacherous sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans remained undiscovered. In this black and white portrait, we see a distinguished man with piercing eyes gazing confidently at the camera. Against a pristine white background, Merck's presence is accentuated by his European features and historical significance. This artwork encapsulates both his scientific expertise and adventurous spirit that defined him during this era. Merck's legacy as an explorer and scientist resonates through time as he navigated uncharted territories amidst the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. His relentless pursuit of knowledge pushed boundaries while leaving an indelible mark on history. As we admire this monochrome masterpiece captured by Bildagentur-online/Tschanz/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, let us remember Carl Heinrich Merck not only for his contributions to science but also for embodying human curiosity and determination in their purest form.

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