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Mount Erebus — Edward Wilson, 1911

“Mount Erebus” was drawn by Edward Wilson in 1911 at Ross Island, Antarctica. It is a watercolour work shown on SketchMap Atlas at the place where it was made.

Mount Erebus by Edward Wilson, 1911, drawn at Ross Island, Antarctica
Mount Erebus · 1911 · 📍 Ross Island, Antarctica

A smoking volcano above the clouds: a watercolour by the doctor-artist of Scott’s expedition.

ArtistEdward Wilson
Year1911
PlaceRoss Island, Antarctica
Coordinates77.5300° S, 167.1500° E
Techniquewatercolour
LicencePublic domain
SourceWikimedia Commons
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Where did Edward Wilson draw “Mount Erebus”?

Edward Wilson drew “Mount Erebus” at Ross Island, Antarctica (coordinates 77.5300° S, 167.1500° E).

When was “Mount Erebus” made?

“Mount Erebus” by Edward Wilson dates from 1911.

What technique is “Mount Erebus”?

It is a watercolour work.

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