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After five months of solitude, for scientific observations, on the polar night of the Antarctic... (colour litho)
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After five months of solitude, for scientific observations, on the polar night of the Antarctic... (colour litho)
2778282 After five months of solitude, for scientific observations, on the polar night of the Antarctic... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: After five months of solitude, for scientific observations, on the polar night of the Antarctic, the American explorer Byrd was joined, with a tractor, by three companions. Suffering, gaunt, wildly bearded, Byrd had climbed to the roof of the shack and lit a light that served as a guide to the rescuers in the last stretch of the bitter march in the dark, broken, in this season, only a couple of hours a day by strips of flare. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 26 August 1934.); © Look and Learn
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This print captures a moment of triumph amidst the desolate polar night of the Antarctic. After enduring five months of solitude for scientific observations, American explorer Richard E. Byrd was finally joined by three companions who arrived on a tractor to rescue him. The image portrays Byrd as suffering and gaunt, his wild beard reflecting the harsh conditions he had faced. In an act of sheer determination and resilience, Byrd climbed to the roof of his shack and lit a light that served as a guiding beacon for his rescuers during their bitter march in darkness. In this season, daylight only lasted for a couple of hours each day, making navigation treacherous. The illustration depicts the scene vividly with snow-covered landscapes and strips of flare illuminating the surroundings. Byrd's waving gesture with a lantern symbolizes hope and salvation in this unforgiving environment. Beltrame Achille's artistic talent brings this historic moment to life, capturing not only the physical challenges faced by explorers but also their unwavering spirit and willingness to push boundaries in pursuit of knowledge. This powerful image serves as a reminder of humanity's relentless quest for discovery and our ability to overcome even the harshest conditions in order to advance scientific understanding.
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