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View from Morgans Rocks in Hill River, 1819 (engraving)
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View from Morgans Rocks in Hill River, 1819 (engraving)
XJF2639737 View from Morgans Rocks in Hill River, 1819 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Franklins Narrative of a journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, in the years 1819, 20, 21, and 22 after a drawing by midshipman Robert Hood, surveyor and draughtsman (shot by a guide in 1821) published 1823.
Now Manitoba (between southwestern Hudson Bay and Lake Winnipeg).); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12781554
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Arctic Canoe First Franklin Geese Hudson Bay Company Hudsons Bay Company Indigenous Kayak Manitoba Mapping Native Americans North Pole Northwest Passage Northwest Territories Polar Exploration Polar Sea Sir John Franklin Waterfowl
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving, titled "View from Morgans Rocks in Hill River, 1819" takes us back to a momentous era of exploration and discovery. Created by Edward Francis Finden, this print is based on a drawing by midshipman Robert Hood during Sir John Franklin's expedition to the shores of the Polar Sea. The scene depicted in the engraving showcases the breathtaking beauty of Manitoba, which was then part of the Northwest Territories. As we gaze upon it, we are transported to a time when indigenous cultures thrived alongside untouched natural landscapes. Intriguingly, this artwork also offers insights into early mapping efforts and attempts to find the elusive Northwest Passage. The presence of boats – both sailboats and kayaks – hints at the challenges faced by explorers as they navigated these uncharted waters. Notably, this image captures not only nature's grandeur but also highlights interactions with native communities. Native Americans can be seen peacefully coexisting with European explorers against a backdrop teeming with waterfowl like geese. As we admire this historical print today, let us appreciate its significance in documenting an important chapter in polar exploration history. It serves as a reminder that curiosity and bravery have always driven humanity forward on our quest for knowledge about our world's most remote corners.
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