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Fine Art 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
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Media ID 11697731
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of the British Graham Land Expedition 1934-37, as captured in this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Witness Quintin Riley's courageous dog sledge team, led by John Rymill, braving the harsh Antarctic terrain in 'Red Rock Ridge' (1936). This exquisite photograph, taken by renowned photographer Quintin Theodore Petroc Molesworth Riley, transports you to the heart of the expedition, showcasing the determination and resilience of man and beast in the face of nature's most extreme conditions. Bring a piece of polar history into your home or office with this beautiful, museum-quality Fine Art Print from the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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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