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The Musick Hal at Disco Island, 1875
Engraving showing the building on Disco Island, Greenland, which the crew of the Arctic exploration ship, Pandora, had converted to use as a Musick Hal for their entertainment, 1875. A female inhabitant of Disco Island stands on the right, admiring the litter left behind by the British explorers. The Pandora was used by Sir Allen Young in two attempts between 1875 and 1876 to find the Northwest Passage, around the northern coast of Canada and Alaska, and any traces of the missing Franklin expedition of 1845
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1845 1875 1876 Admiring Alaska Allen Arctic Attempts Behind Converted Crew Disco Exploration Explorers Fin D Franklin Greenland Inhabitant Litter Missing North West Passage Stands Traces
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Canvas Print of 'The Musick Hal at Disco Island, 1875' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating engraving portrays the Musick Hal on Disco Island, Greenland, where the crew of the Arctic exploration ship, Pandora, transformed the building for their entertainment in 1875. Bring the history and charm of this unique moment into your home or office with our premium canvas prints, meticulously crafted to showcase the intricate details and vibrant colors of this historic image. Experience the artistry and adventure of yesteryears, one print at a time."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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This engraving captures a unique moment in the annals of Arctic exploration history, depicting The Musick Hal at Disco Island, Greenland, in 1875. The building on the left was once a simple structure on the uninhabited island, but the crew of the British exploration ship, Pandora, under the command of Sir Allen Young, had ingeniously converted it into a Musick Hal for their entertainment during their two attempts to discover the Northwest Passage between 1875 and 1876. The passage was a long-sought-after sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, passing through the northern coasts of Canada and Alaska. The image shows a female inhabitant of Disco Island standing on the right, gazing at the discarded litter left behind by the British explorers. Sir Allen Young had used the Pandora in his quest to find any traces of the missing Franklin expedition of 1845, which had gone missing in the Arctic. The Musick Hal, with its makeshift decorations and discarded items, serves as a testament to the crew's resourcefulness and their desire for enjoyment amidst the harsh Arctic conditions. The engraving, from the Illustrated London News, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a visual representation of the historical significance of the Pandora's voyages and the crew's innovative use of available resources. The image also highlights the contrast between the explorers and the native inhabitant, offering a poignant reminder of the different worlds that intersected during the age of Arctic exploration.
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