Metal Print : Cook and Peary
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Cook and Peary
- and PEARY : the card features both explorers, but discreetly doesn t indicate which of the two is the true discoverer of the North Pole. Date: 1908 - 1909
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Cook Discoverer Discreetly Doesn Exploration Explorers Features Peary Polar Pole True
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Discover the thrill of exploration history with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the iconic image of Cook and Peary. This captivating black and white photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, dates back to the early 1900s and showcases the determination and courage of these intrepid explorers. With their fur-lined coats and determined gazes, they stand as symbols of human achievement and the spirit of discovery. Add this intriguing piece to your wall art collection and ignite conversations about the fascinating story of the race to reach the North Pole in 1908-1909. Note: This print does not indicate which explorer reached the North Pole first, allowing you to ponder the mystery and debate the history.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of adventure and competition that defined the race to reach the North Pole in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The image features two intrepid explorers, Robert E. Peary and Roald Amundsen Cook, standing before a backdrop of icy terrain and snow-covered sleds. Dressed in furs and insulated clothing, they gaze off into the distance, their expressions a mix of determination and exhaustion. The year was 1908-1909, and the race to reach the North Pole was heating up. Peary, an American explorer, claimed to have reached the pole on April 6, 1909, while Cook, a Norwegian explorer, arrived just days later, on April 21. However, the validity of Peary's claim was not universally accepted at the time, and Cook's team maintained that they had actually reached the pole first. This photograph, taken discreetly during the expedition, does not indicate which of the two explorers is the true discoverer of the North Pole. Instead, it captures the essence of the explorers' shared determination and the sense of wonder and discovery that drove them to venture into the unknown. The card on which this photograph is printed, a relic from the past, serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of polar exploration and the indomitable human spirit that drives us to push the boundaries of what is possible.
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