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I Took the Lantern and Gave Him a Whack on the Head With It, c1893-1896, (1897). Artist: H Egidus
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I Took the Lantern and Gave Him a Whack on the Head With It, c1893-1896, (1897). Artist: H Egidus
I Took the Lantern and Gave Him a Whack on the Head With It, c1893-1896, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]
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This photo print, titled "I Took the Lantern and Gave Him a Whack on the Head With It" transports us back to a moment of intense danger and bravery. The image, captured between 1893-1896 by H Egidus, is part of Fridtjof Nansen's book "Farthest North, Vol. 1". In this silhouette scene set against the backdrop of a moonlit night in Norway's Arctic region, we witness a lone explorer confronting an imposing polar bear. The man stands tall and resolute, his arm raised high with a lantern-turned-weapon ready to strike. The composition exudes tension as both figures face off in this remote wilderness. The threat posed by the massive bear is palpable; its powerful presence contrasting sharply with the vulnerability of the human figure. Through this artwork, we are transported into an era when exploration was synonymous with courage and adventure. It serves as a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge amidst nature's harshest conditions. As we gaze upon this etching from the late 19th century, we are reminded not only of Nansen's extraordinary expedition but also of humanity's enduring quest for discovery. This monochrome portrait captures not just one man’s encounter with peril but also symbolizes our collective desire to push boundaries and conquer unknown territories.
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