Framed Print : Exploration / Polar / Scott
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Exploration / Polar / Scott
Antarctic: Oates and Meares at the blubber-stove in the stables
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Media ID 592835
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Antarctic Exploration Oates Pipe Polar Scott Stables Stove Blubber Meares
22"x18" Modern Frame
Discover the thrill of polar exploration with our stunning Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Antarctic: Oates and Meares at the blubber-stove in the stables" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph transports you to the heart of the Antarctic, where intrepid explorers Scott and Oates tend to their vital supplies. The intricate details of their equipment and their focused expressions bring the harsh yet awe-inspiring environment to life. This exquisite framed print is an exceptional addition to any room, igniting the spirit of adventure and the wonders of the natural world.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the harsh realities of life during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917) led by Sir Robert Falcon Scott. Taken in 1912, the image depicts two of Scott's team members, Lieutenant Vincent Oates and Petty Officer Edgar Evans, tending to the blubber-stove in the expedition's stable camp. The stables were a crucial part of the team's survival strategy, housing their horses and providing shelter for the men during the long, dark Antarctic winter. The blubber-stove, fueled by the rendered fat of seals and penguins, was essential for heating the stables and cooking meals. In this photograph, Oates and Evans are seen huddled around the stove, their faces etched with the exhaustion and determination that defined the expedition. The pipe protruding from the stove's chimney belches out thick, black smoke, a stark reminder of the team's reliance on this primal source of heat and sustenance. Despite the hardships, the men maintained a sense of camaraderie and humor, as evidenced by the playful expression on Oates' face. However, this moment of respite was short-lived, as the team would soon face unimaginable challenges, including extreme weather conditions and dwindling supplies. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the lengths to which explorers would go to push the boundaries of the known world.
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