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Arctic Exploration, the Jeannette, Mr J Gordon Bennetts Vessel, in the Pack of Ice (engraving)
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Arctic Exploration, the Jeannette, Mr J Gordon Bennetts Vessel, in the Pack of Ice (engraving)
1623762 Arctic Exploration, the Jeannette, Mr J Gordon Bennetts Vessel, in the Pack of Ice (engraving) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arctic Exploration, the Jeannette, Mr J Gordon Bennetts Vessel, in the Pack of Ice. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 January 1882.
W W May); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22320778
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Arctic Exploration Jeannette Polar Expeditions James Gordon Bennett
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This engraving titled "Arctic Exploration, the Jeannette, Mr J Gordon Bennett's Vessel, in the Pack of Ice" takes us back to a momentous chapter in maritime history. Created by Walter William May in 1882 for The Illustrated London News, this illustration transports us to the treacherous Arctic waters where exploration and adventure collide. The image showcases the formidable vessel Jeannette trapped amidst an unforgiving pack of ice. As we gaze upon this scene, we can almost feel the bone-chilling cold and hear the creaking sounds of ice against wood. It is a testament to human resilience and determination as these brave explorers navigate through nature's icy maze. Led by Mr J Gordon Bennett himself, this polar expedition represents mankind's insatiable thirst for discovery and conquest over uncharted territories. The ship stands tall amidst towering walls of ice, its masts reaching towards an endless sky. This visual spectacle serves as a reminder that even in our modern world, there are still frontiers waiting to be conquered. May's masterful engraving captures both the beauty and danger inherent in Arctic exploration. From every line etched on paper emerges a sense of awe-inspiring grandeur mixed with perilous uncertainty. It invites us to ponder upon humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and our unwavering spirit when faced with adversity. As we admire this print from Fine Art Finder's collection, let it serve as a tribute to those who dared venture into unknown lands –
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