Alps Collection (page 9)

Sledge descent in the Alps around 1900. postcard, early 20th century (photo)
PCT4256500 Sledge descent in the Alps around 1900. postcard, early 20th century (photo); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: 4 men walk on the sea of ice
LUX4749533 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: 4 men walk on the sea of ice, 1888 - On the sea of ice on August 1st 1888 M Echenique

First World War: France, Postcard of a photo taken in the studio showing an alpine hunter with his uniform
LUX4736294 First World War: France, Postcard of a photo taken in the studio showing an alpine hunter with his uniform and cane writing a letter to his fiance at the top of a summit, 1915

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: a family of mountaineers poses encordee, 1880
LUX4709832 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: a family of mountaineers poses encordee, 1880; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

View of Berchtesgaden alpine resort, 1857. Lithograph by P. Wurster from Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World
FLO4646057 View of Berchtesgaden alpine resort, 1857. Lithograph by P. Wurster from Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857.; (add.info.: View of Berchtesgaden alpine resort, 1857)

The interior of a Swiss Alpine Chalet
5616069 The interior of a Swiss Alpine Chalet; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the interior of a Swiss Alpine Chalet, with a supply of wooden logs stored overhead. Dated 19th Century)

The Vitznau-Rigi Klum Cogwheel Railway
5310313 The Vitznau-Rigi Klum Cogwheel Railway; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Vitznau-Rigi Klum Cogwheel Railway: Locomotive and car crossing viaduct from tunnel, Lake Luzern in the background)

The mountain railway at Mont Cenis
5308346 The mountain railway at Mont Cenis.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the mountain railway at Mont Cenis crossing the Alps. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

The cows being milked in Swiss pastures Engraving from Charles Delon, 1905 Private collection
ELD4841986 The cows being milked in Swiss pastures Engraving from Charles Delon, 1905 Private collection; (add.info.: The cows being milked in Swiss pastures Engraving from Charles Delon)

Mountaineers climbing Mont Blanc, Haute Savoie (Mountaineers climbing the mont Blanc, alps) Postcard ca
ELD4944745 Mountaineers climbing Mont Blanc, Haute Savoie (Mountaineers climbing the mont Blanc, alps) Postcard ca. 1910 Private collection; (add.info.: Mountaineers climbing Mont Blanc)

Canton of Valais, Loeche les bains: Loeche les Bains et la Gemmi, 1880
LUX4720371 Canton of Valais, Loeche les bains: Loeche les Bains et la Gemmi, 1880; (add.info.: Canton of Valais, Loeche les bains: Loeche les Bains et la Gemmi, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Switzerland Vernayaz: George du Trient, 1885 - W.England
LUX4706833 Switzerland Vernayaz: George du Trient, 1885 - W.England; (add.info.: Switzerland Vernayaz: George du Trient, 1885 - W.England); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: Photography of a cartoon advertisement
LUX4717749 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: Photography of a cartoon advertisement, from the hotel du Mont Blanc in Chamonix

Village of Zermatt (Praborgne) in Switzerland at the bottom of the Mattertal valley
NWI4870078 Village of Zermatt (Praborgne) in Switzerland at the bottom of the Mattertal valley. Colour engraving after a drawing by Edward Whymper; (add.info)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), La Clusaz: col des Aravis, isolated chapel, 1920
LUX4772405 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), La Clusaz: col des Aravis, isolated chapel, 1920; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), La Clusaz: col des Aravis, isolated chapel

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: glacier des Bossons seen from the plain, 1920
LUX4772374 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: glacier des Bossons seen from the plain, 1920; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: the Dome du Gouter, the Glacier des Bossons, 1920
LUX4772369 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: the Dome du Gouter, the Glacier des Bossons, 1920; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: the Dome du Gouter

Castle above Vaduz, 12th century, Alps, Rhine Valley, Liechtenstein
IMB4963633 Castle above Vaduz, 12th century, Alps, Rhine Valley, Liechtenstein; (add.info.: Castle above Vaduz, 12th century, Alps, Rhine Valley, Liechtenstein); © Imagebroker

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), La Ruchere: massif of the Chartreuse, landscape
LUX4795951 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), La Ruchere: massif of the Chartreuse, landscape, transport of a barrel on a cart pulled by a pair of oxen, 1900; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): landscape of Haute Morienne, 1900
LUX4795850 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): landscape of Haute Morienne, 1900; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): landscape of Haute Morienne, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): landscape, summit of a peak of Haute Morienne, 1900
LUX4795781 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): landscape, summit of a peak of Haute Morienne, 1900; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): landscape

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): landscape of Haute Morienne, 1900
LUX4795776 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): landscape of Haute Morienne, 1900; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): landscape of Haute Morienne, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): landscape, summit of a peak of Haute Morienne, 1900
LUX4795773 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): landscape, summit of a peak of Haute Morienne, 1900; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): landscape

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): Vanoise massif, tip of Gliere with glacier, 1900
LUX4795575 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): Vanoise massif, tip of Gliere with glacier, 1900; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): Vanoise massif, tip of Gliere with glacier

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): Vanoise massif, tip of the Gliere, promenade at the top, 1900
LUX4795613 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): Vanoise massif, tip of the Gliere, promenade at the top, 1900; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): Vanoise massif

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Saint-Gervais les Bains: September 1908, Montenvers
LUX4787039 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Saint-Gervais les Bains: September 1908, Montenvers, the sea of ice and the needles of Tacul, 1908; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Saint-Gervais les Bains: September 1908, Montenvers
LUX4787012 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Saint-Gervais les Bains: September 1908, Montenvers, a mule path and rocky chaos, 1908; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Duingt: Le chemin du Calvaire, la chapel, 1920
LUX4769538 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Duingt: Le chemin du Calvaire, la chapel, 1920; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Duingt: Le chemin du Calvaire, la chapel

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: Mer de Glace, panoramic view. In the foreground, Rack Railway, 1920
LUX4770347 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: Mer de Glace, panoramic view. In the foreground, Rack Railway, 1920; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Allevard: General view, in the background the peak of Gleyzin, 1920
LUX4770248 France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Allevard: General view, in the background the peak of Gleyzin, 1920; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Allevard: General view

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The Alps, the sea of ice in winter
LUX4768366 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The Alps, the sea of ice in winter. View of the glacier with crevices, 1920; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: Les Alpes, la mer de glace, 1920 - commerce: Restaurant les Glaciers
LUX4768365 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: Les Alpes, la mer de glace, 1920 - commerce: Restaurant les Glaciers; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Montenvers: Mont Blanc massif, Montenvers viaduct, 1920
LUX4768335 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Montenvers: Mont Blanc massif, Montenvers viaduct, 1920; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Montenvers: Mont Blanc massif

Campaign of Italy; "Passage des Alpes by Charlemagne (747-814), King of the Francs to fight the Lombards
ELD4881795 Campaign of Italy; "Passage des Alpes by Charlemagne (747-814), King of the Francs to fight the Lombards, 773" (Conquest of the Lombard kingdom)

Mountaineering Savoy passage a rope Photography by Auguste Rosalie (1826-1900) and Louis Auguste Bisson (1814-1876)
JEB4899825 Mountaineering Savoy passage a rope Photography by Auguste Rosalie (1826-1900) and Louis Auguste Bisson (1814-1876) 1862 Musee Cantini Marseille Size cm 24, 5x39, 5; Musee Cantini

Military life: A military exercise in the Alps, 1912, Alps, France - Autochrome anonymous
LUX4698730 Military life: A military exercise in the Alps, 1912, Alps, France - Autochrome anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Military life: A military exercise in the Alps, 1912, Alps)

Italy and its lakes: Lake Come, 1920, Bellagio, Italy - Autochrome anonymous
LUX4698052 Italy and its lakes: Lake Come, 1920, Bellagio, Italy - Autochrome anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Italy and its lakes: Lake Come, 1920, Bellagio)

Landscape of the Alps: Lake Annecy, 1920, Haute-Savoie, France - Autochrome anonymous
LUX4697663 Landscape of the Alps: Lake Annecy, 1920, Haute-Savoie, France - Autochrome anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Landscape of the Alps: Lake Annecy, 1920, Haute-Savoie)

Picturesque Alps: Landscape of a village of the Alps, 1920, France - Autochrome anonymous
LUX4697626 Picturesque Alps: Landscape of a village of the Alps, 1920, France - Autochrome anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picturesque Alps: Landscape of a village of the Alps, 1920)

View of the Gorges de la Bourne, Isere Postcard around 1910 Private Collection
ELD4940032 View of the Gorges de la Bourne, Isere Postcard around 1910 Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Gorges de la Bourne)

View of the Gorges de la Bourne, Isere Postcard around 1910 Private Collection
ELD4940007 View of the Gorges de la Bourne, Isere Postcard around 1910 Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Gorges de la Bourne)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Le Buet (massif du Fauciny): Rest on a crete, 1911
LUX4808392 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Le Buet (massif du Fauciny): Rest on a crete, 1911; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games
LUX4811380 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games, competitions with spectators in uniform, 1924; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

Saint Peter of Chartreuse, Isere (38): View of the Great Chartreuse and the Great Som, 1900
LUX4816364 Saint Peter of Chartreuse, Isere (38): View of the Great Chartreuse and the Great Som, 1900; (add.info.: Saint Peter of Chartreuse)

Vaduz Castle, 12th century, residence of the dynasty and landmark of the capital Vaduz, Principality of Liechtenstein
IMB4823910 Vaduz Castle, 12th century, residence of the dynasty and landmark of the capital Vaduz, Principality of Liechtenstein, Europe; (add.info.: Vaduz Castle, 12th century)

Chillon Castle, 1850
3479978 Chillon Castle, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Chillon Castle; located on Lake Geneva; south of Veytaux in the canton of Vaud. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Map of the canton of Valais
2531460 Map of the canton of Valais; (add.info.: Geography. Switzerland. Map of the Valais (Wallis). Woodcut in: Cosmographia, by Sebastian Munster, Switzerland, ca 1550.); Photo © CCI

S for Swiss (chromolitho)
8677329s for Swiss (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.:s for Swiss. Woman in traditional Swiss costume carrying a tray of drinks)

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"Discover the Majestic Beauty of the Alps: From Kosciuszko National Park to Swiss Scenery" Embark on a breathtaking journey through the enchanting landscapes of the Alps. Nestled within Australia's Kosciuszko National Park, you'll find yourself surrounded by pristine beauty and towering peaks that will leave you in awe. But it is in Switzerland where the true magic unfolds. Picture-perfect scenes await as you gaze upon the iconic Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau mountains, standing tall against an azure sky. As you explore Lauterbrunnen, be captivated by the mesmerizing Staubbach Falls cascading down from dizzying heights. Transport yourself back in time to witness Hannibal crossing these very same Alps with his mighty army and majestic elephants. Imagine their determination as they conquered treacherous terrain and left an indelible mark on history. For a different perspective, venture up to Wengen and marvel at the panoramic view over Lauterbrunnen. The sight of this picturesque village nestled amidst snow-capped peaks will take your breath away. In Zermatt, experience winter wonderland like no other as you behold the magnificent Matterhorn mountain cloaked in its snowy mantle. The serene charm of Wengen in Bernese Oberland beckons with its idyllic setting amidst Swiss Alpine splendor – truly a haven for nature enthusiasts. As we delve deeper into this alpine paradise, discover hidden gems such as Ain's tranquil lake adorned with delicate water lilies blooming underwater - a sight that epitomizes serenity amid nature's wonders. Immerse yourself further into this captivating world with glimpses into history through an old map showcasing how these mountains have shaped civilizations throughout time or admire Hannibal's legacy immortalized in sculptures like Naples Bust. The allure of these grandiose landscapes cannot be denied; they are not merely mountains but gateways to a world of wonder and awe.