An awe- inspiring, highly- detailed oil painting captures early 20th- century Antarctic explorers braving a vast, windswept ice shelf amid a mid- afternoon blizzard. The explorers, close- up, dressed in heavy, insulated gear and protective goggles, trudge through the blinding snow while pulling sledges laden with supplies. The warm, golden light of the sun- drenched sky filters through the storm, casting a soft, muted glow on the explorers and their gear, contrasting sharply with the cool blue tones of the swirling snow and ice. The artist employs atmospheric perspective to depict distant ice formations and the hazy, fading edge of the ice shelf, emphasizing depth and focusing on the explorers' arduous journey. The gentle contrast of light from the stormy sky, illustration, photo