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The American Franklin Search Expedition (engraving)
1590515 The American Franklin Search Expedition (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Franklin Search Expedition, Noonday Rest of Lieutenant Schwatkas Party under Divide Hill. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 January 1881.
W H Overend); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22317214
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The American Franklin Search Expedition - A Glimpse into the Arctic Wilderness
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. This print captures a pivotal moment during the renowned American Franklin Search Expedition. The engraving, skillfully crafted by William Heysham Overend in 1881, showcases Lieutenant Schwatka's party taking a well-deserved noonday rest under the towering Divide Hill. As we delve into this frozen landscape, we witness the resilience and determination of these brave explorers. Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka leads his team through treacherous terrains in search of answers surrounding John Franklin's ill-fated expedition. With their fur-clad bodies huddled together for warmth, they find solace amidst the harsh Arctic conditions. Intriguingly, this image also provides a glimpse into an encounter with Inuits and Eskimos who call this unforgiving land home. Their presence adds depth to our understanding of cultural exchange and survival strategies in such extreme environments. Through Overend's masterful artistry, we are transported back to a time when exploration was at its zenith. This engraving originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on January 1st, 1881 – offering readers a window into the world beyond their own. Today, as we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, it serves as a reminder of humanity's unyielding spirit to conquer unknown frontiers and unravel mysteries that lie hidden within nature's icy embrace.
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