Alpinist Collection (#2)

Four climbers on the mountain edge heading to Quintino Sella Hut, with Mont Blanc at the back, Monte Rosa, Alps, Valle dAosta, Italy

Two climbers above the clouds on Monte Rosa, Alps, Valle dAosta, Italy

Summit cross, Mt Col Beccei or Pareispitze, Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park, Alta Pusteria Valley, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Mountaineers during the descent from Mt Hoher Angelus, Ortler range, mountains Ortler, Koenig and Vertainspitze at back, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Climbers by the summit cross, Mt Vertainspitze, Ortler range, Mt Koenig at back South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Mountaineer during the ascent of Mt Grawand, Ortler Alps at the back, Val Senales below with the Vernagt Reservoir, Meraner Land area, Merano, Meran region, South Tyrol, Italy

Hiker in snow on Monte Catria, Apennines, Marche, Italy

Dark clouds above the Allgau Alps with mountain hiker, Oberstdorf, Bavaria, Germany

Sunset with hiker on a summit of the Allgau Alps, Oberstdorf, Bavaria, Germany

Peaks of the Allgau Alps in the early morning with a hiker, Oberstdorf, Bavaria, Germany

FRANCE: ALPS, 1908. The Hotel Montavert and the Aiguille du Dru in the French Alps. Stereograph, 1908

HENRIETTE D ANGEVILLE (1794-1871). French mountaineer. Engraving, c1865

ALPS: MONT BLANC, c1908. Alpinists during the ascent of Mont Blanc. Stereograph, c1908

Edward Whymper
EDWARD WHYMPER Prolific alpinist and talented wood engraver. Illustrated his books on alpine exploration with wood engravings

Albert Smith / Cdv
ALBERT RICHARD SMITH English writer, alpinist and lecturer (especially at the Egyptian Hall in London)

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"Emperor Max, the Alpinist: A Historic Journey through the Mountains" Step back in time to witness Emperor Max of Austria's daring alpine adventures. In this captivating digital reproduction from the 19th century, we see Emperor Max at St. Martin's Wall, armed with a crossbow and praying for strength as he conquers nature's challenges. Maximilian I, born on March 22nd, 1459, left an indelible mark on Austria's mountaineering history. This historic depiction takes us on a visual journey through his remarkable life as an alpinist. As we delve deeper into this extraordinary era, another scene unfolds before our eyes - two hikers halted by an unexpected obstacle. A cow stands defiantly in their path, creating a humorous yet relatable moment captured in this digitally enhanced reproduction of a 19th-century painting. Our adventure continues to Mont Blanc in France circa 1880. Here we find a fearless mountaineer standing just shy of the summit. The breathtaking view serves as testament to both human determination and nature's grandeur. Switzerland beckons next with its treacherous mountain terrain. In this digitally restored reproduction from the late 1800s, we witness a mountaineer navigating a challenging chimney climb – showcasing bravery amidst difficult situations faced high above ground level. The beauty of sunrise casts its golden glow upon the wild expanse of Pale di San Lucano group over Agordo. As alpinists conquer these rugged peaks in Italy’s Lombardy region they can rewarded with awe-inspiring vistas that stir their souls. Cortina d'Ampezzo welcomes us next with its majestic Cinque Torri backdrop where climbers test their mettle against towering heights while gazing upon Belluno district’s stunning landscapes. Scaling new heights becomes even more exhilarating along Nadelgrat snow ridge over altitudes exceeding 4000 meters.