Mail Service in the Arctic 1937

"Mail Service in the Arctic" is a 1937 painting by American artist Rockwell Kent, depicting a scene of transportation in the Arctic. The painting shows a group of people, dressed in warm winter clothing, gathered around a plane in the snowy landscape. A reindeer-drawn sled is positioned in the foreground, and the figures in the background are waving to the plane as it takes off. The painting is a powerful depiction of the challenges of life in the Arctic and the role of technology in overcoming them. The use of muted colours creates a sense of realism and the scene is reminiscent of the stark beauty of the Arctic landscape.