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Canvas Print : Quintin Rileys dog sledge team, Red Rock Ridge
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Quintin Rileys dog sledge team, Red Rock Ridge
Photographer: Riley, Quintin Theodore Petroc Molesworth (1905-1980). Expedition: British Graham Land Expedition 1934-37. Leader: John Rymill. Date: 1936. A harnessed sledge dog team walks away from the camera across a flat ice field towards a mountainous coast
Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, offers excellence in the study of the Arctic and Antarctic
Media ID 11697731
© Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience the thrill of the British Graham Land Expedition 1934-37 with this stunning Canvas Print featuring Quintin Riley's iconic image of his dog sledge team, trekking across Red Rock Ridge. Captured during the expedition led by John Rymill, this historic photograph by renowned photographer Quintin Theodore Petroc Molesworth (1905-1980) brings the raw beauty and adventure of Antarctica right into your home. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the vivid colors and intricate details of the original image, making it a perfect addition to any room. Relive the heroic age of polar exploration with this beautiful and authentic piece of history.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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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This photo print, captured by Quintin Theodore Petroc Molesworth Riley during the British Graham Land Expedition of 1934-37, transports us to a frozen world on the Antarctic Peninsula. The image showcases Quintin Riley's dog sledge team, as they embark on an epic journey across Red Rock Ridge. In this mesmerizing scene, a harnessed sledge dog team takes center stage, walking away from the camera with purposeful determination. Their paws leave imprints in the pristine snow-covered ground as they navigate their way across a vast and seemingly endless ice field. The dogs' strength and resilience are evident in their focused expressions and muscular bodies. As our gaze follows these remarkable creatures into the distance, we are drawn towards a breathtaking backdrop of towering mountains that form an awe-inspiring coast. These majestic peaks stand tall against the clear blue sky, creating a striking contrast to the stark whiteness of their surroundings. Quintin Riley's photograph not only captures the beauty of Antarctica but also serves as a testament to human exploration and endurance in one of Earth's most extreme environments. It reminds us of the indomitable spirit that drives adventurers like John Rymill and his team to push boundaries and seek knowledge about our planet's remote corners. Preserved by University of Cambridge SPRI (Scott Polar Research Institute), this historical artifact allows us to glimpse into an era when intrepid explorers relied on sled dogs for transportation amidst icy terrains. It is through such images that we can appreciate both nature's grandeur and humanity's quest for discovery in even its most unforgiving landscapes.
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