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Incident on a Trading Journey: HMS Terror Thrown up by the Ice, March 15th 1837
BAL5823 Incident on a Trading Journey: HMS Terror Thrown up by the Ice, March 15th 1837 (w/c on paper) by Smyth, Lieutenant (19th century); Hudson Bay Company, Canada; (add.info.: expedition to the northern part of Hudson Bay; Terror was beset in ice for 10 months; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12919624
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14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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.
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Incident on a Trading Journey: HMS Terror Thrown up by the Ice, March 15th 1837" captures a haunting moment in history. This print, created by Lieutenant Smyth in the 19th century, depicts the ill-fated expedition of the Hudson Bay Company to the northern part of Hudson Bay. The image showcases HMS Terror, an imposing ship that found itself trapped and at the mercy of ice for a grueling ten months. The sheer power and force of nature are evident as the vessel is thrown up by jagged ice formations. The frozen landscape surrounding it only adds to the sense of desolation and isolation experienced by those aboard. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder of both human ambition and vulnerability in extreme environments. It highlights not only the dangers faced during Arctic expeditions but also pays tribute to those who risked their lives in pursuit of trade routes and new discoveries. Lieutenant Smyth's skillful use of watercolors on paper brings this historical event to life with remarkable detail and precision. Each brushstroke tells a story, capturing both beauty and danger within this frozen tableau. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back to that fateful day in March 1837 when HMS Terror became ensnared by icy clutches. It stands as a testament to human resilience against unforgiving elements while serving as a cautionary tale about venturing into uncharted territories.
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