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Marston in his Bed, c1908, (1909)
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Marston in his Bed, c1908, (1909)
Marston in his Bed, c1908, (1909). George Marston (1882-1940) the expedition artist, reading with a candle balanced on the side of his head. 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 from The Heart of the Antarctic, Vol. I, by E. H. Shackleton, C.V.O. [William Heinemann, London, 1909]
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The captivating print titled "Marston in his Bed, c1908" captures the essence of life during an Antarctic expedition. In this image, we see George Marston, the talented expedition artist, engrossed in a book while balancing a candle on the side of his head. The photograph is taken from Ernest Shackleton's renowned book "The Heart of the Antarctic" which chronicles their extraordinary journey. During Shackleton's second expedition to Antarctica from 1907 to 1909, he and three companions achieved a remarkable feat by reaching the Farthest South latitude at 88° S. This was just a mere 97 geographical miles away from the elusive South Pole – an unparalleled advancement in exploration history. Additionally, members of their team successfully scaled Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. Shackleton's contributions were so significant that he received knighthood from King Edward VII for these accomplishments. However, tragedy struck during his final oceanographic and sub-Antarctic expedition when he passed away at only 47 years old. This intriguing illustration showcases not only Marston's dedication to capturing moments through art but also highlights the unique challenges faced by explorers in such extreme conditions. It serves as a testament to human resilience and determination against nature's harshest elements.
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