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LC-130 Hercules and dog sled, McMurdo Station, Antarctica, 1976 Print
New Zealand
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About The Artwork
This is a painting I did last year of an LC-130 Hercules of squadron VXE-6 of the United States Navy on the ice at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. It is based on a photo I took back in 1976 when I was employed as a mess attendant at McMurdo. This was one of three LC-130 Hercules aircraft that were recovered after they all suffered severe damage during attempted takeoffs from an isolated part of Antarctica called Dome Charlie. Following major structural repairs and replacement of engines in the field, the three LC-130s were flown to McMurdo, with 319, the last one, arriving back on Christmas Day, 1976, which is when I saw her. I wanted something in the foreground, and what better than contrasting the modern with the old in Antarctic transport. This dog team would have come from New Zealand’s nearby Scott Base, as the Americans didn’t use dogs at this time. In the background you can see Mount Erebus, with its wisp of smoke and halo of cloud.
Details & Dimensions
Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper
Size:9 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in
Size with Frame:14.25 W x 17.25 H x 1.2 D in
Frame:White
Ready to Hang:Yes
Packaging:Ships in a Box
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New Zealand
I'm an artist who specialises mainly in paintings of historical planes, trains and ships. I see myself as an illustrator, someone who strives to capture the essence of a moment in time with dramatic flair and colour. Researching historical subjects is half the joy of painting for me, as I delve into the nuances of the past and strive to bring it to life on canvas as realistically as possible. I revel in the challenge of recreating a fleeting moment, infusing it with emotion and depth to create a work of art that transports the viewer to another time and place. I use acrylics as my primary medium, but I also use specialised liquid washes for intricate details – a technique I picked up from my other hobby of model-making. Through this combination, I’m able to create a realistic layered effect, bringing an added depth to each piece I create.
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