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Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857), American naval surgeon and arctic explorer in arctic dress, 1862
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Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857), American naval surgeon and arctic explorer in arctic dress, 1862
Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857), American naval surgeon and arctic explorer in arctic dress, 1862. Kane took part in two expeditions, in 1850 and 1853, searching for the missing polar explorer Sir John Franklin, who commanded a 128-man expedition to find the North-west Passage in 1845. The expeditions, the latter of which Kane led, failed to Franklin, and the bodies of the lost explorers were not found until 1858
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This print showcases Elisha Kent Kane, a renowned American naval surgeon and arctic explorer, dressed in traditional arctic attire. Taken in 1862, the image captures Kane's determination and resilience as he embarked on two expeditions in search of the missing polar explorer Sir John Franklin. Kane's first expedition took place in 1850, followed by another in 1853. Both aimed to locate Franklin and his crew who had set out on a mission to discover the North-west Passage in 1845 with a team of 128 men. Unfortunately, despite Kane leading the latter expedition, neither effort succeeded in finding Franklin or his companions. It wasn't until 1858 that their bodies were finally discovered. In this portrait-like engraving by Alonzo Chappel, we see Kane exuding an air of confidence amidst the harsh Arctic conditions. His thick fur coat serves as protection against the biting cold while his rugged beard symbolizes both his masculinity and experience as an explorer. This black-and-white photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also represents America's relentless pursuit of scientific exploration during the mid-19th century. Through this print, we are reminded of Elisha Kent Kane's significant contributions to Arctic research and his unwavering commitment to unraveling nature's mysteries within one of Earth's most unforgiving environments.
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