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A Siberian posting sledge on a cold morning, with GK [ie, George Kennan]... between 1885 and 86. Creator: George Albert Frost
![A Siberian posting sledge on a cold morning, with GK [ie, George Kennan]... between 1885 and 86. Creator: George Albert Frost](/p/731/siberian-posting-sledge-cold-morning-gk-ie-35120615.jpg.webp "A Siberian posting sledge on a cold morning, with GK [ie, George Kennan]... between 1885 and 86. Creator: George Albert Frost")
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A Siberian posting sledge on a cold morning, with GK [ie, George Kennan]... between 1885 and 86. Creator: George Albert Frost
A Siberian posting sledge on a cold morning, with GK [ie, George Kennan] standing at the right, between 1885 and 1886
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1880s Cold Expedition George Kennan Horse Drawn Sledge Journey Kennan George Le Matin Morning Siberia Siberian Sled Sledge Traveller Travellers Travelling Meeting Of Frontiers White And Black
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This evocative photograph, titled "A Siberian Posting Sledge on a Cold Morning, with GK (George Kennan) Standing at the Right," was captured by American photographer George Albert Frost between 1885 and 1886. The image transports us back to the 19th century and the harsh, wintry landscape of Siberia, Russia. In the foreground, a horse-drawn sledge, or posting sledge, is being prepared for the arduous journey ahead. The horses, bundled up against the cold, stand patiently, their breath visible in the frosty air. At the right edge of the image, we see George Kennan, an American diplomat and explorer, dressed in heavy winter gear, observing the scene. The photograph captures the meeting of frontiers, as the old world of horse-drawn transport gives way to the new world of diplomacy and exploration. Kennan, who would go on to have a distinguished career as a diplomat and author, was part of a Congressional expedition to Siberia at the time. The image, held in the Library of Congress, is a testament to the enduring allure of the unknown and the spirit of adventure that drove people to explore the far reaches of the world. The wintry scene, with its stark contrasts of black and white, invites us to imagine the challenges and triumphs of the journey ahead.
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