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Canvas Print : Endurance at midwinter, 1915
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Endurance at midwinter, 1915
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962)
Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton
Date:1915
Endurance at midwinter, 1915
Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, offers excellence in the study of the Arctic and Antarctic
Media ID 10520953
© Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the heroic spirit of the past with our Canvas Print of "Endurance at Midwinter, 1915" by Frank Hurley from the Scott Polar Research Institute. This iconic image, taken during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition led by Ernest Shackleton in 1914-17, captures the unyielding determination and resilience of the explorers as they braved the harsh Antarctic conditions. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of Hurley's original photograph, making it a stunning addition to any home or office space. Relive history and inspire your own sense of endurance with this beautiful and authentic piece.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
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This evocative photograph, titled "Endurance at Midwinter, 1915," captures the frozen and forlorn state of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition's ship, Endurance, during its entrapment in the pack ice. Taken by the expedition's official photographer, Frank Hurley (1885-1962), at the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, this image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by Sir Ernest Shackleton and his team during their ill-fated attempt to cross the Antarctic continent from sea to sea. The Endurance, a sturdy ship designed for the icy conditions, had become trapped in the pack ice off the coast of the frozen continent in late 1914. As the ice continued to press against the vessel, the crew was eventually forced to abandon ship in April 1916. They spent months enduring the extreme conditions of the Antarctic, eventually setting sail in lifeboats for the uninhabited Elephant Island. Despite the hardships, the crew's morale remained high, and they managed to survive through their ingenuity and determination. Hurley's photograph, taken during the long, dark Antarctic winter of 1915, provides a glimpse into the desolate and isolated existence of the stranded explorers. The Endurance, once a symbol of human ambition and exploration, now lies helplessly encased in the ice, a stark reminder of the power of nature and the indomitable spirit of those who faced its challenges. This photograph, a testament to Hurley's skill as a photographer and his ability to capture the essence of the expedition, is a valuable historical record of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition and a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to endure even in the most inhospitable of environments.
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