Significant painting discovered in the Antarctic

The New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust discovers a perfectly preserved 118 year old water colour

Cape Adare hut where the painting was discovered. Photo: Supplied / Antarctic Heritage Trust

Conservator Josefin Bergmark-Jimenez found the painting. Photo: Supplied / Antarctic Heritage Trust

The painting itself. Photo: Supplied / Antarctic Heritage Trust

Dr Edward Wilson. Photo: Supplied / Antarctic Heritage Trust

Inside the Cape Adare hut where the painting has been since 1912. Photo: Supplied / Antarctic Heritage Trust

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