Premium Framed Print : Hunting a Polar Bear
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Hunting a Polar Bear
Eskimos hunting a polar bear
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Media ID 605197
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10052311
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" 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 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment in history that is both fascinating and controversial. In the image, we see a group of Eskimos hunting a polar bear in the icy wilderness of the Arctic. The scene is filled with tension and anticipation as the hunters carefully track their prey through the snow.
Dating back to around 1900, this photograph provides a glimpse into a time when hunting was not just for sport but also for survival. The Eskimos relied on these hunts to provide food, clothing, and other essential resources for their communities. However, it also raises questions about cultural appropriation and racial dynamics, as white photographers often portrayed indigenous peoples in ways that perpetuated harmful stereotypes.
Despite its troubling historical context, there is no denying the raw power and skill displayed by these hunters as they navigate treacherous terrain in pursuit of such a formidable creature. The stark beauty of the Arctic landscape serves as a striking backdrop to this intense moment of human-animal interaction.
As we reflect on this image from Mary Evans Picture Library, we are reminded of the complex relationships between humans and wildlife throughout history. It challenges us to consider our own attitudes towards nature conservation and indigenous rights in today's world.
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