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The Search for Sir John Franklin (engraving)
1618622 The Search for Sir John Franklin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Search for Sir John Franklin. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 December 1852.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22852886
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The Search for Sir John Franklin - A Glimpse into the Perilous Arctic Expedition
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. This engraving, created by an unknown English artist in the 19th century, offers a poignant glimpse into one of history's most treacherous polar expeditions. The print depicts a fleet of ships navigating their way through the icy waters of the Arctic, as they embark on "The Search for Sir John Franklin". With its meticulous attention to detail, this artwork transports us back to a time when maritime exploration was at its peak. The ships are shown in a perilous position, battling against towering ice formations that threaten to engulf them. Each vessel is manned by brave sailors who risked their lives in search of answers. The image captures both the beauty and danger inherent in arctic expeditions. The vastness of the polar basin stretches out before us, with its frozen landscape reflecting an ethereal light. Yet lurking beneath this serene surface lies uncertainty and potential disaster. As we delve deeper into the scene, our eyes are drawn towards Canada's Talbot Inlet and Baffin's Bay – key locations where explorers believed they could find traces of Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition. This haunting quest became synonymous with tragedy as countless lives were lost during their pursuit. "The Search for Sir John Franklin" serves as a powerful reminder of humanity's relentless thirst for knowledge and adventure. It pays homage to those courageous individuals who ventured into uncharted territories in search of discovery but ultimately paid the
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