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The Returning Sun, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
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The Returning Sun, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
The Returning Sun, 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 Returning Sun, c1908
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is a captivating print that encapsulates the remarkable achievements of Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton. In this artwork by George Marston, we are transported to the vast and icy landscapes of Antarctica during Shackleton's second expedition from 1907 to 1909. Shackleton and his three companions made history by reaching the Farthest South latitude at an impressive 88° S, coming within a mere 97 geographical miles of the elusive South Pole. This significant advance marked a pivotal moment in exploration history. The painting also pays homage to their daring feat of climbing Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. The artist skillfully captures the essence of this monumental journey with vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail. As we gaze upon this breathtaking scene, we can almost feel the biting cold and sense the awe-inspiring beauty that surrounded these intrepid explorers. Tragically, Shackleton's life was cut short during his third expedition at just 47 years old. However, his legacy lives on through his extraordinary contributions to oceanography and sub-Antarctic research. This stunning illustration serves as a reminder not only of Shackleton's indomitable spirit but also of humanity's relentless pursuit for knowledge and discovery in even the harshest environments on Earth.
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