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- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You’ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1916 Ernest Shackleton's Expedition Photo Print . Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional’s choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1916 Sir Ernest Shackleton Endurance on the Antarctic Photo. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
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Taken by noted photojournalist and antarctic explorer Frank Hurley this iconic image captures Shacleton's boat, the Endurance, trapped in ice and propped up by two boards with two sailors still onboard. Irish-born explorer Ernest Shackleton was a principal figure during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. Shackleton's efforts contributed significantly to the exploration and discovery of some of the most remote areas of the planet amidst some of the harshest conditions. The Endurance remained trapped in pack ice before ultimately sinking into the Weddell Sea after two months. Hurley ventured to Antarctica numerous times and ultimately spent more than four years traveling to the continent and documenting these adventures with historical photographs.
This vintage photograph remains one of the most critical images from the 1914 journey and has become emblematic of the spirit of these early twentieth-century explorers and their intrepid spirit. The unique style and classic aesthetic immediately transport the viewer back in time and creates an indelible bond between the past and present. Hurley was the official photographer for Shackleton's expedition, and he produced a prolific amount of material. On a previous trip, Hurley filmed and produced a documentary titled Home of the Blizzard.
This vintage photograph gives a glimpse into the rugged conditions that these explorers endured on these trips and how prevailing over them became part of their daily activities. Shackleton and his crew remained trapped in ice until they could launch their lifeboats for an arduous five days at sea before arriving at Elephant Island.
