Captain Scott's Southern Party 1911, at the Antarctic

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library

Captain Scott's Southern Party 1911, at the Antarctic

Captain Scott's Southern Party 1911, at the Antarctic Date: 1911

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 32369000

© Mary Evans Picture Library

Antarctic Exploration Polar Pole Scott Southern

EDITORS COMMENTS
Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his five-man Southern Party stand determinedly against the backdrop of the desolate Antarctic landscape in this evocative photograph from 1911. Taken during Scott's fateful attempt to reach the South Pole, the image captures the raw, unforgiving beauty of the polar region and the indomitable spirit of the explorers who dared to brave its harsh conditions. Scott, wearing a fur-lined coat and goggles, gazes intently into the distance, while his team members, including Edgar Evans, Lawrence Oates, Edgar Atkinson, Thomas Crean, and Henry Bowers, huddle close together for warmth and support. The men's faces are etched with the physical and emotional toll of their arduous journey, their eyes reflecting the determination and resolve that drove them forward in their quest to be the first humans to reach the geographic South Pole. The photograph was taken during the final days of Scott's ill-fated expedition, which ultimately ended in tragedy when Scott and four of his team members perished on their return journey from the pole. Despite this sad outcome, the image serves as a powerful reminder of the human capacity for exploration and the enduring allure of the polar regions. The Southern Party's journey to the South Pole took place in the early 1910s, a time when the spirit of adventure and exploration was at its height. This photograph captures a moment in history when the boundaries of human knowledge and endurance were being pushed to their limits, and the world held its breath in anticipation of the latest discoveries and achievements in the realm of polar exploration.

MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.