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The Aurora Australis. c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
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The Aurora Australis. c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
The Aurora Australis. c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic. During the second expedition, 1907-1909, he and three companions established a new record, Farthest South latitude at 88° S, only 97 geographical miles (112 statute miles, or 180 km) from the South Pole, the largest advance to the pole in exploration history. Members of his team also climbed Mount Erebus, the most active volcano in the Antarctic. Shackleton was knighted by King Edward VII for these achievements. He died during his third and last oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition, aged 47. Illustration after an original painting by George Marston (1882-1940) the expedition artist, from The Heart of the Antarctic, Vol. I, by E. H. Shackleton, C.V.O. [William Heinemann, London, 1909]
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This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of the Aurora Australis, a natural phenomenon that graced the Antarctic skies in the early 20th century. Painted by George Marston, the official artist of Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's second expedition to Antarctica, this artwork captures a moment of awe-inspiring wonder. During this historic expedition from 1907 to 1909, Shackleton and his team achieved an incredible feat by reaching Farthest South latitude at 88° S. This remarkable accomplishment brought them within a mere 97 geographical miles of the elusive South Pole, marking it as one of the greatest advancements in exploration history. In addition to their record-breaking journey, members of Shackleton's team also conquered Mount Erebus, an active volcano in Antarctica. These extraordinary achievements led King Edward VII to knight Shackleton for his exceptional contributions to science and discovery. Tragically, Shackleton's life was cut short during his third and final oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition at just 47 years old. However, his legacy lives on through stunning illustrations like this one by George Marston. This colorful depiction not only transports us back in time but also reminds us of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and our enduring fascination with Earth's most remote corners. The ethereal glow illuminating the icy landscape serves as a testament to both nature's grandeur and mankind's indomitable spirit.
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