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An iced-in British whaleboat is liberated by the suns rays, Baffin Bay, July 1817
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An iced-in British whaleboat is liberated by the suns rays, Baffin Bay, July 1817
STC175884 An iced-in British whaleboat is liberated by the suns rays, Baffin Bay, July 1817, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, plate 21, by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Fumagalli, Paolo (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from an account by Captain Thomas Brass of 10 whalers stuck in ice freed by brief sunshine; ); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22916724
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This print captures a remarkable moment in history - the liberation of an iced-in British whaleboat by the warm embrace of the sun's rays. Taken in Baffin Bay, July 1817, this image is a testament to both human resilience and the awe-inspiring power of nature. In this frozen landscape, where icy waters stretch as far as the eye can see, a group of ten whalers find themselves trapped amidst thick sheets of ice. The biting cold and treacherous conditions seem insurmountable. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when a brief burst of sunshine pierces through the heavy clouds above. As if touched by magic, the sun's rays work their way through layers upon layers of ice surrounding one particular whaleboat. With each passing moment, cracks begin to form on its icy prison walls until finally giving way to freedom. It is a sight that fills hearts with hope and wonder. The scene exudes both beauty and danger simultaneously - from the shimmering blue hues reflecting off melting ice to the vastness of Baffin Bay itself. This photograph not only showcases arctic exploration but also serves as a reminder that even in our most challenging moments, there is always light at the end of every tunnel. Through this stunning visual narrative captured by Jules Ferrario and Paolo Fumagalli's color lithography technique from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne Volume I plate 21 (published c. 1820s-30s), we are transported back
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