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Dumont D urville
Js C DUMONT D URVILLE French naval explorer Date: 1790 - 1842
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18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft pillows
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Jules Dumont d'Urville: The Intrepid French Naval Explorer". This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Jules Dumont d'Urville (1790-1842), a renowned French naval officer and explorer. Born on March 17, 1790, in La Rochelle, France, Dumont d'Urville dedicated his life to the pursuit of geographic discovery and scientific knowledge. Dumont d'Urville's naval career began in 1803 when he joined the French Navy. He distinguished himself in various naval engagements during the Napoleonic Wars, but his true passion lay in exploration. In 1822, he embarked on his first major expedition, the "Astrolabe" voyage, during which he explored the southern Indian Ocean and discovered several new islands, including the Crozet Islands and the Kerguelen Islands. In 1837, Dumont d'Urville led another expedition, the "Astrolabe and Zélande," which aimed to explore the Antarctic region. During this voyage, he became the first European to reach the Ross Ice Shelf and discovered the Adélie Land coastline. He also made significant contributions to the study of Antarctic geology, zoology, and meteorology. Dumont d'Urville's final expedition, the "Pourquoi-Pas?" voyage, focused on exploring the Pacific Ocean and the Marquesas and Gambier Islands. Tragically, he died on March 8, 1842, during this expedition due to a fever. This photograph, capturing Dumont d'Urville's stern gaze and resolute demeanor, serves as a poignant reminder of the intrepid spirit of this remarkable French explorer. His voyages expanded the world's geographic knowledge and paved the way for future explorers to delve deeper into the mysteries of the natural world.
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