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Of ice and men

Frank Hurley's celebrated images document the heroism and minutiae of Australian exploration in Antarctica.

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Self portrait
Self portrait, c. 1911 Frank Hurley OBE
Eric Douglas
Eric Douglas, c. 1930 Frank Hurley OBE
The scientific staff on board Discovery, 1930-31
The scientific staff on board Discovery, 1930-31
A winter evening in the hut, c. 1911
A winter evening in the hut, c. 1911
Discovery Scientific Crew
Discovery Scientific Crew
Eric Douglas photographed with Adelie penguins, 1930-31
Eric Douglas photographed with Adelie penguins, 1930-31
Sir Douglas Mawson
Sir Douglas Mawson, c. 1916 Thomson Studios
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