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Poster Print : A stuffed and mounted Polar Bear at Somerleyton Hall near Lowerstoft
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A stuffed and mounted Polar Bear at Somerleyton Hall near Lowerstoft
A stuffed and mounted Polar Bear at Somerleyton Hall near Lowerstoft, one of 57 bears shot in five weeks at Spitzbergen and in no-mans land by Sir Savile Crossley and Mr Arnold Pike. Date: 1905
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A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Experience the thrill of the past with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Print of a stuffed and mounted Polar Bear from Somerleyton Hall near Lowestoft. This captivating image, rights-managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, tells a story of adventure and exploration. Dating back to 1905, this Polar Bear was one of 57 bears shot in just five weeks at Spitzbergen and in no-man's land by Sir Savile Crossley and Mr Arnold Pike. Add this historic print to your decor, and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.4cm x 84.6cm (19.8" x 33.3")
Estimated Product Size is 59.6cm x 84.6cm (23.5" x 33.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph, a majestically stuffed and mounted Polar Bear takes center stage in the grand interior of Somerleyton Hall near Lowestoft, England. This impressive taxidermy specimen is just one of the 57 bears shot by Sir Savile Crossley and Mr. Arnold Pike during their hunting expedition to Spitzbergen and no-man's land in 1905. Sir Savile Crossley and Mr. Arnold Pike embarked on their Arctic adventure with the intention of adding to their impressive collection of hunting trophies. Over the course of five weeks, they successfully hunted and killed an astounding number of Polar Bears, which they later had meticulously stuffed and mounted for display. The Polar Bear at Somerleyton Hall stands proudly on all fours, its piercing brown eyes fixed on an unseen target, its massive paws clenched in a fierce and aggressive pose. The intricate details of its thick, white fur and the lifelike quality of its expression serve as a testament to the artistry of the taxidermist. The Polar Bear's presence inside the lavishly decorated home adds an air of exoticism and adventure, transporting those who enter the room to the frigid Arctic landscape from which it came. The hunting trophy serves not only as a decorative piece but also as a reminder of the daring exploits of its hunters. The photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, when the acquisition of such trophies was a symbol of wealth and status. The Polar Bear at Somerleyton Hall remains a striking and intriguing reminder of the past, a window into a time when the natural world was seen as a resource to be conquered and displayed for all to see.
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