Canvas Print : Scott / Terra Nova
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Scott / Terra Nova
Scotts last expedition - he was beaten to the South Pole by Roald Amundsen. Scott did not make it back. Scotts ship, the Terra Nova
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Media ID 619502
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Amundsen Beaten Exploration Nova Polar Pole Roald Scott Terra
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning "Scott / Terra Nova" Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the spirit of Sir Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition (1914-1917), led by the legendary polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott. Scott and his team were tragically beaten to the South Pole by Roald Amundsen, and unfortunately, Scott did not make it back. This powerful and moving canvas print is a poignant reminder of one of the most significant expeditions in the history of polar exploration. Bring the heroic story of Scott and the Terra Nova Expedition into your home with this beautifully crafted, gallery-wrapped canvas print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the desolate beauty of the Antarctic landscape, as the remains of Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, the "Terra Nova," rest on the ice. The image serves as a poignant reminder of Sir Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition of 1911, which aimed to reach the South Pole. Scott and his five companions, Edgar Evans, Lawrence Oates, Henry Bowers, Edgar Wright, and Tom Crean, set out on their final push towards the pole on January 17, 1912, only to be beaten by Roald Amundsen and his team by just 34 days. Tragically, Scott and his team did not make it back. Their bodies were discovered on March 11, 1912, near the pole, along with a note detailing their harrowing last days. The "Terra Nova," which had been instrumental in transporting the team to the Antarctic, was left behind when the expedition was abandoned. The ship, which had been damaged during the return journey, was eventually abandoned in the ice in February 1912. This photograph, taken some time after the expedition, shows the ship as it lay frozen in time, a poignant symbol of the human endeavor to explore the unknown and the harsh realities of nature. The Terra Nova Expedition holds a significant place in polar exploration history, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the mysteries of the polar regions were yet to be fully understood. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made in the pursuit of knowledge and discovery, and the enduring allure of the polar regions.
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