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Events / Exploration / Polar
Sledge party planting British flag. Shackleton, Scott and Wilson Discovery exploration of the Antarctic
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Antarctic Discovery Exploration Planting Polar Scott Shackleton Sledge Wilson 1902
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the thrilling world of polar exploration with our stunning selection of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Sledge Party Planting British Flag," depicts the heroic moment when Sir Ernest Shackleton, Robert Falcon Scott, and Tom Crean planted the British flag during the historic Discovery Expedition to Antarctica in 1901. Transport yourself back in time as you admire the determination and courage of these intrepid explorers, immortalized in this exquisite print. A perfect addition to any home or office, this Fine Art Print will inspire awe and admiration for generations to come.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.7cm x 17.7cm (14.1" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
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.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, members of the British Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, proudly plant the Union Jack flag on the icy terrain of the Antarctic continent. The image, captured in 1903, documents a significant moment in the history of polar exploration as Shackleton, along with Tom Crean and Frank Wild, embarked on their epic sledge journey from Cape Royds to King Edward Point, aiming to reach the magnetic South Pole. The intrepid explorers, bundled up against the harsh Antarctic conditions, are seen here in the foreground, with Shackleton, dressed in a fur-lined coat and hat, holding the flag aloft. Behind them, the vast expanse of the frozen continent stretches out, its desolate beauty accentuated by the stark contrast between the pristine white snow and the dark, rocky outcrops. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the groundbreaking Discovery Expedition, which was led by the renowned polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott. Scott's team, which included Edgar Evans and Edward Wilson, had previously reached the South Pole in January 1912, only to find that Amundsen's Norwegian team had beaten them to the finish. Shackleton's party, though unsuccessful in their attempt to reach the South Pole, made significant contributions to the scientific understanding of the Antarctic through their extensive geological and meteorological studies. This photograph, taken during the earlier Discovery Expedition, stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of exploration and the unyielding determination of these pioneering adventurers, who braved the extreme conditions of the Antarctic in their quest for knowledge and discovery.
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