Ascent Collection (#4)

Mr Gladstone in Italy, an Ascent of Mount Etna, 1838 (engraving)
1039684 Mr Gladstone in Italy, an Ascent of Mount Etna, 1838 (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Gladstone in Italy, an Ascent of Mount Etna, 1838)

French history: ascent of a Montgolfier hot air balloon, 1876 (engraving)
3793743 French history: ascent of a Montgolfier hot air balloon, 1876 (engraving); (add.info.: French history: ascent of a Montgolfier hot air balloon)

Jacobs Dream, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

The Ascension of St Rose of Lima, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Ascension of St Rose of Lima, 1896. The saint ascends to heaven; composition inspired by Durer's The Great Fortune. From The Savoy No. 2'

The Ascent of the Prophet to Heaven, page from the Khamsa of Nizami, Safavid dynasty, c
The Ascent of the Prophet to Heaven, page from the Khamsa of Nizami, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 16th century, c. 1600

TO CLIMB (XXXL)
GREAT WILL TO CLIMB AND PROGRESS

5c Buffalo Balloon imperforate vertical pair, 1877. Creator: Unknown
5c Buffalo Balloon imperforate vertical pair, 1877. Perhaps the most enigmatic of all American stamps, the Buffalo balloon stamp is certainly among the premier rarities in aerophilately

The Ascension of Elijah, icon, Pskov School, c. 1650 (tempera on panel)
SRM49481 The Ascension of Elijah, icon, Pskov School, c.1650 (tempera on panel) by Russian School (17th century); State Russian Museum, St

A view of the balloon of Mr. Sadlers ascending with him
4072603 A view of the balloon of Mr. Sadlers ascending with him and Captain Paget of the Royal Navy from the gardens of the Mermaid Tavern at Hackney on Monday, August 12

Plate 525. A, Descending Step; B, Ascending Step, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950283 Plate 525. A, Descending Step; B, Ascending Step, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 30.6x22.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Plate 102. Turning and Ascending Stairs, Bucket Water in Rt Hand
3950156 Plate 102. Turning and Ascending Stairs, Bucket Water in Rt Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.9x32.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 93. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950150 Plate 93. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.5x35.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 87. Ascending Incline, Bucket of Water in Each Hand (Shoes)
3950148 Plate 87. Ascending Incline, Bucket of Water in Each Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.5x36.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 86. Ascending Incline (Wearing Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950147 Plate 86. Ascending Incline (Wearing Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.5x33.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 84. Ascending Incline, Bucket of Water in Right Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950145 Plate 84. Ascending Incline, Bucket of Water in Right Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.8x42.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 105. Turning, Ascending Stairs, Water Jar on Left Shoulder
3950371 Plate 105. Turning, Ascending Stairs, Water Jar on Left Shoulder, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.8x31.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 519. A, Throwing Disk; B, Ascending Steps; C, Walking
3950106 Plate 519. A, Throwing Disk; B, Ascending Steps; C, Walking. 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.8x30.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 111. Ascending Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950007 Plate 111. Ascending Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.9x39.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 88. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950002 Plate 88. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.9x38.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Stages in the ascent of Mont Blanc, from British Adventure published by Collins
3435577 Stages in the ascent of Mont Blanc, from British Adventure published by Collins, 1947 (colour litho) by Baxter, George (1804-67); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ascent of Elijah, 2 Kings 2, Verse 1-13 (engraving)
3651500 The Ascent of Elijah, 2 Kings 2, Verse 1-13 (engraving) by Loutherbourg, Philippe de (1740-1812) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascent of Elijah, 2 Kings 2, Verse 1-13)

Napoleon leading his army over the Alps, 1800 (engraving)
3647607 Napoleon leading his army over the Alps, 1800 (engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon leading his army over the Alps, 1800)

Balloon ascent from Crystal Palace (litho)
3643741 Balloon ascent from Crystal Palace (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloon ascent from Crystal Palace)

French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau and Minister of War General Georges Picquart making an ascent in the military
3620889 French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau and Minister of War General Georges Picquart making an ascent in the military airship Patrie (colour litho) by Carrey

Plan of Solomons Temple, after Bernard Lamy (engraving)
5202151 Plan of Solomons Temple, after Bernard Lamy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Solomons Temple, after Bernard Lamy)

British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone and his wife Catherine climbing Snowdon during their holiday in Wales
6014151 British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone and his wife Catherine climbing Snowdon during their holiday in Wales, 1892 (litho) by English School

Ascent of the Cone (engraving)
6010311 Ascent of the Cone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of the Cone)

The Kanchenjunga Expedition encamped near the Jonsong Peak during the ascent (b / w photo)
6009096 The Kanchenjunga Expedition encamped near the Jonsong Peak during the ascent (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Obesity: boy asking his fat father when he is going to make a balloon ascent (chromolitho)
5996012 Obesity: boy asking his fat father when he is going to make a balloon ascent (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obesity)

Military Ballooning at Aldershot (b / w photo)
1051602 Military Ballooning at Aldershot (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Ballooning at Aldershot)

All the World at Paris, I (engraving)
1059781 All the World at Paris, I (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: All the World at Paris, I)

Ascent of Mr Hamptons "Erin-Go-Bragh"Balloon, at Battys Royal Hippodrome, Kensington (engraving)
1625673 Ascent of Mr Hamptons " Erin-Go-Bragh" Balloon, at Battys Royal Hippodrome, Kensington (engraving) by English School

Thumb-Nail Sketches round the Isle of Wight (engraving)
1055033 Thumb-Nail Sketches round the Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thumb-Nail Sketches round the Isle of Wight)

An Ascent of the Jungfrau, Switzerland (engraving)
1054850 An Ascent of the Jungfrau, Switzerland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of the Jungfrau, Switzerland)

The Ascent of the Great St Bernard (engraving)
1619542 The Ascent of the Great St Bernard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascent of the Great St Bernard)

Centenary Anniversary of the First Balloon ascent in England at the Honorable Artillery Companys Ground
1622786 Centenary Anniversary of the First Balloon ascent in England at the Honorable Artillery Companys Ground, Finsbury (engraving) by English School

The Royal Academy (litho)
1050504 The Royal Academy (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Academy)

Up the Himalayas (engraving)
1045651 Up the Himalayas (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Up the Himalayas)

An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving)
1047374 An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of Snowdon)

The Montgolfier Brothers (chromolitho)
1094155 The Montgolfier Brothers (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Montgolfier Brothers)

The Montgolfier Brothers first balloon ascent, 1783 (chromolitho)
1094135 The Montgolfier Brothers first balloon ascent, 1783 (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Montgolfier Brothers first balloon ascent, 1783)

The International Universal Exhibition at Earls Court (engraving)
1063457 The International Universal Exhibition at Earls Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Universal Exhibition at Earls Court)

Ascent of Bells Aerial Machine, from Vauxhall Gardens (engraving)
1096705 Ascent of Bells Aerial Machine, from Vauxhall Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of Bells Aerial Machine, from Vauxhall Gardens)

Ascent of M Poiteven, on Horseback, in a Balloon, from the Champ de Mars, Paris (engraving)
1096673 Ascent of M Poiteven, on Horseback, in a Balloon, from the Champ de Mars, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of M Poiteven)

The Ascension
909014 The Ascension by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Testament Pictures Royal Tract Society circa 1920 s); English, out of copyright

Second flight of Garnerin with Citoyenne Henri from Parc Monceau, 8 July 1798
810336 Second flight of Garnerin with Citoyenne Henri from Parc Monceau, 8 July 1798, from Costumes Parisiens, c.1798 (coloured engraving) by French School

M Blondins First Ascent at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
2773461 M Blondins First Ascent at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Blondins First Ascent at the Crystal Palace)

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"Reaching New Heights: A Journey of Ascents" Embarking on a historical adventure, we delve into the world of ascents that have captivated hearts and minds throughout time. From the Vauxhall Royal Balloon's first ascent to the breathtaking Road to Blencathra, these remarkable feats remind us of our innate desire to soar above ordinary limits. Intriguingly, it was during a balloon event in Stockport that Charles Green etched his name into history as he defied gravity with his awe-inspiring flight. Meanwhile, an enchanting engraving by Saint Jean of the Cross depicts the spiritual ascent to Mount Carmel, offering solace and enlightenment for centuries. The Vauxhall Royal Balloon's majestic ascent stands as a testament to human ingenuity and courage. Similarly, Mr. Sadler's daring journey over Nottingham left spectators in awe as they witnessed his triumphant rise against all odds. Auguste-Rosalie Bisson immortalized the sheer magnificence of nature through "The Ascent of Mont Blanc. " This masterpiece captures not only the physical challenge but also celebrates mankind's indomitable spirit in conquering towering peaks. Saint John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic revered for his profound wisdom, invites us on an introspective ascent towards spiritual awakening. His teachings continue to inspire seekers around the globe even today. As we gaze upon images capturing Montgolfier balloons soaring gracefully over Paris or witness balloon ascents from Seal near Sevenoaks in Kent, we are reminded that humanity has always yearned for boundless horizons and endless possibilities. Let us never forget James Sadler's courageous ascent from Merton Fields in Oxford—a reminder that dreams can be realized when one dares to take flight against adversity. Through these captivating glimpses into various ascents throughout history, we are reminded that within each one of us lies an insatiable thirst for exploration and growth.