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The Emperors Conclave, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
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The Emperors Conclave, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
The Emperors Conclave, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic. During the second expedition, 1907-1909, he and three companions established a new record, Farthest South latitude at 88° S, only 97 geographical miles (112 statute miles, or 180 km) from the South Pole, the largest advance to the pole in exploration history. Members of his team also climbed Mount Erebus, the most active volcano in the Antarctic. Shackleton was knighted by King Edward VII for these achievements. He died during his third and last oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition, aged 47. Illustration after an original painting by George Marston (1882-1940) the expedition artist, from The Heart of the Antarctic, Vol. I, by E. H. Shackleton, C.V.O. [William Heinemann, London, 1909]
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The Emperors Conclave, c1908
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is a captivating print that captures the essence of Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's second expedition to the Antarctic. In this remarkable image, we witness Shackleton and his three companions achieving an unprecedented feat by establishing a new record for Farthest South latitude at 88° S. This incredible accomplishment brought them within a mere 97 geographical miles from the elusive South Pole, marking it as the largest advance in exploration history. The artist behind this stunning illustration is George Marston, who beautifully portrays the harsh yet mesmerizing landscape of Antarctica. Marston's attention to detail allows us to appreciate not only the vast icy expanse but also the majestic Emperor penguins that inhabit these unforgiving lands. Shackleton's team's bravery and determination are further highlighted by their successful ascent of Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. These extraordinary achievements led King Edward VII to knight Shackleton in recognition of his exceptional contributions to exploration. Tragically, Shackleton met his untimely demise during his third and final expedition at just 47 years old. However, through Marston's artwork and Shackleton's own writings in "The Heart of the Antarctic" we can still relive these historic moments and marvel at their significance in shaping our understanding of this remote region. This print serves as a testament to both human resilience and nature’s awe-inspiring beauty—an enduring reminder of Ernest Shackleton’s indomitable spirit and unwavering pursuit of discovery amidst some of Earth’s harshest conditions.
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