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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
Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, offers excellence in the study of the Arctic and Antarctic
Media ID 11697731
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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Experience the thrill of the Antarctic with our stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring Quintin Riley's iconic photograph "Quintin Rileys dog sledge team, Red Rock Ridge," taken during the British Graham Land Expedition led by John Rymill in 1936. This historic image, captured by Quintin Theodore Petroc Molesworth Riley, showcases the determination and resilience of Riley's dog team as they brave the harsh Antarctic terrain. Bring the adventure into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic poster print from the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 20cm (11.9" x 7.9")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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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