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A Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
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A Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876. In the lefthand cartoon, the Queen of the Arctic is perched on top of the snowy peaks of the Arctic. This relates to the New Arctic Expedition at the start of which two ships, Alert and Discovery under the commands of Captains Nares and Stephenson respectively, left Portsmouth in 1875. The aim was to complete the mapping of the Northwest Passage. However, the two ships returned to England at the end of October 1876, and the righthand cartoon shows the captain of one being warmly welcomed by Britannia. The Alert had reached the highest latitude ever attained by a ship. All on board the two vessels suffered much hardship with British stoicism. The expedition had failed to reach the North Pole, but it did establish that there was no open polar sea. From Punch, or the London Charivari, November 11, 1876
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This print titled "A Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876" captures a significant moment in history. In the left-hand cartoon, we see the Queen of the Arctic perched atop snowy peaks, symbolizing the New Arctic Expedition that took place in 1875. Led by Captains Nares and Stephenson aboard ships Alert and Discovery respectively, their mission was to map the Northwest Passage. However, as depicted in the right-hand cartoon, both ships returned to England in October 1876 without reaching their ultimate goal. Despite this setback, Captain Nares is warmly welcomed by Britannia herself, representing British resilience and stoicism. The expedition faced extreme hardships with unwavering determination. The Alert even achieved the highest latitude ever reached by a ship at that time. This journey not only failed to reach the North Pole but also confirmed that there was no open polar sea. Joseph Swain's satirical engraving from Punch magazine on November 11th showcases various allegorical figures such as Britannia and metaphorical elements like icebergs and snow. It highlights themes of exploration, bravery, disappointment, and national pride. This image serves as a reminder of Britain's naval prowess during the 19th century while shedding light on historical events surrounding Arctic exploration. It stands as a testament to human ambition despite adversities faced in uncharted territories.
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