Ascent Collection (#7)

Plate 110. Ascending Stepladder, Two Steps at a Time, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950161 Plate 110. Ascending Stepladder, Two Steps at a Time, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20x36.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Plate 101. Turning and Ascending Stairs, Waving Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950155 Plate 101. Turning and Ascending Stairs, Waving Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.3x32.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 81. Ascending Incline. 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950142 Plate 81. Ascending Incline. 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.8x37.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 75. Ascending Incline, Angle 1 in 4, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950001 Plate 75. Ascending Incline, Angle 1 in 4, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.1x38.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Ascent to the Shwe Dagon (colour litho)
3648870 Ascent to the Shwe Dagon (colour litho) by Kelly, Robert George Talbot (1861-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent to the Shwe Dagon)

The Ascent to the Gallery (b / w photo)
3102831 The Ascent to the Gallery (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascent to the Gallery)

Ascent of M Poiteven (coloured engraving)
729313 Ascent of M Poiteven (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of M Poiteven, on horseback, in a balloon, from the Champ de Mars, Paris)

Up in a balloon; An Irish aeronaut makes an ascent in a state of intoxication (engraving)
736039 Up in a balloon; An Irish aeronaut makes an ascent in a state of intoxication (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chamonix - the ascent of Mont Blanc. Climbers passing a crevice. Postcard sent in 1913
660418 Chamonix - the ascent of Mont Blanc. Climbers passing a crevice. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

The ascent of a balloon military (chromolitho)
724800 The ascent of a balloon military (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ascent of a balloon military.); © Look and Learn

The Empire of India Exhibition, London, official visitors certificate of an ascent on the Biggest Wheel on Earth;
585754 The Empire of India Exhibition, London, official visitors certificate of an ascent on the Biggest Wheel on Earth; the Great Wheel, Earls Court (engraving) by English School

Ascent of Mr Greens balloon on Wednesday night; Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584481 Ascent of Mr Greens balloon on Wednesday night; Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ascent of M Godards Montgolfier baloon from Cremorne Gardens (engraving)
608096 Ascent of M Godards Montgolfier baloon from Cremorne Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ascent of the Nassau Balloon (engraving)
608079 Ascent of the Nassau Balloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of the Nassau Balloon; from The Illustrated London News)

The geometrical ascent to the galleries in the Coloseum, Regents Park (engraving)
558231 The geometrical ascent to the galleries in the Coloseum, Regents Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Storming the Heights, illustration from Glorious Battle of English History
IL193445 Storming the Heights, illustration from Glorious Battle of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Steps leading to the Celestial City, copy of an illustration from
STC202531 Steps leading to the Celestial City, copy of an illustration from Liber de Ascensu by Raymond Lully (c.1232-1315) 1512 used in a History of Magic

The Credo, Panel II: Decsent from the Cross, Entombment
XIR414037 The Credo, Panel II: Decsent from the Cross, Entombment, Resurrection and Descent into Limbo and Ascension, 1587 (wood) (see also 414036, 414038/9) by French School

Marshal Lannes at Ratisbon, illustration from Cassell
STC393279 Marshal Lannes at Ratisbon, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Wollen

William Morris climbing a mountain in Iceland, c. 1871 (pencil on paper)
PNH452523 William Morris climbing a mountain in Iceland, c.1871 (pencil on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 16.5x10 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The First Ballooning Experiment at the Chateau de Versailles, 19th September
CHT179397 The First Ballooning Experiment at the Chateau de Versailles, 19th September, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Louvre, Paris

View of the Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment in the Garden of M
CHT179394 View of the Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment in the Garden of M. Reveillon on the 19th of October, 1783 (coloured engraving) by Desrais, Claude Louis (1746-1816) (after); Louvre

The Ascent to the Palace, Jodhpur (colour litho)
2810644 The Ascent to the Palace, Jodhpur (colour litho) by Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascent to the Palace, Jodhpur)

The ascent of Olivet (engraving)
2788367 The ascent of Olivet (engraving) by Fenn, Harry (1838/45-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ascent of Olivet)

Sketches of a Trip to Norway, after Reindeer (engraving)
1614497 Sketches of a Trip to Norway, after Reindeer (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of a Trip to Norway, after Reindeer)

"The Picturesque Mediterranean, "published by Messers Cassell and Company (engraving)
1596911 " The Picturesque Mediterranean, " published by Messers Cassell and Company (engraving) by English School

Climbers ascending Mont Blanc, c. 1860 (b / w photo)
CHT214737 Climbers ascending Mont Blanc, c.1860 (b/w photo) by Bisson Freres Studio, (fl.1841-64); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Experience du globe aerostatique du MM. Charles et Robert au Jardin des Thuileries le 1er
2646294 Experience du globe aerostatique du MM. Charles et Robert au Jardin des Thuileries le 1er decembre 1783, pub. 1783 (hand-coloured engraving) by French School

French "Le Tricolore"balloon, 1874 (colour lithograph)
4072605 French " Le Tricolore" balloon, 1874 (colour lithograph) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Spirits in Jupiter (engraving)
876943 The Spirits in Jupiter (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published by Cassell c.1890)

Une Vue du Mont-Blanc (engraving)
3644824 Une Vue du Mont-Blanc (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Vue du Mont-Blanc. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1856)

Double ascent and night entertainment (engraving)
733557 Double ascent and night entertainment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Double ascent and night entertainment, at the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall)

Les Derniers Des Bois-Brules (engraving)
2789133 Les Derniers Des Bois-Brules (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Derniers Des Bois-Brules. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 23 August 1885)

An involuntary ascent (colour litho)
2779228 An involuntary ascent (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An involuntary ascent. A dramatic rescue 300 metres above the ground)

An attempted ascent of Fusi-Yama (engraving)
728714 An attempted ascent of Fusi-Yama (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An attempted ascent of Fusi-Yama - run in by Japanese police)

Hot air balloon (coloured engraving)
3105708 Hot air balloon (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hot air balloon.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Ascent of the Pyramids (engraving)
655058 Ascent of the Pyramids (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of the Pyramids)

The fatal balloon accident in France - car of the Zenith with the three aeronauts, 1875
3869759 The fatal balloon accident in France - car of the Zenith with the three aeronauts, 1875 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: M. Croce- Spinelli (killed), M

Two shilling ticket for reserved seats at Mr Gypsons Fourty-Fourth Ascent, 1 October 1841 (print)
3869772 Two shilling ticket for reserved seats at Mr Gypsons Fourty-Fourth Ascent, 1 October 1841 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Ascent of Mount Kazbek (chromolitho)
968430 Ascent of Mount Kazbek (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of Mount Kazbek)

Our Artists in Wales, IV, the Ascent of Snowdon, II (engraving)
1044444 Our Artists in Wales, IV, the Ascent of Snowdon, II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artists in Wales, IV, the Ascent of Snowdon, II)

The Montgolfier Centenary at Annonay, Ardeche (engraving)
1044397 The Montgolfier Centenary at Annonay, Ardeche (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Montgolfier Centenary at Annonay, Ardeche)

Fresh Air for Londoners, an Ascent in the Captive Balloon at Earls Court (engraving)
1051019 Fresh Air for Londoners, an Ascent in the Captive Balloon at Earls Court (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fresh Air for Londoners)

Ascent of M Poitevins Balloon from Nantes (engraving)
1102460 Ascent of M Poitevins Balloon from Nantes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of M Poitevins Balloon from Nantes)

A Parachute Descent at Bombay (engraving)
1055434 A Parachute Descent at Bombay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Parachute Descent at Bombay)

M Dupuy de Lomes New Navigating Balloon, the Ascent at Fort Vincennes (engraving)
1057701 M Dupuy de Lomes New Navigating Balloon, the Ascent at Fort Vincennes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Dupuy de Lomes New Navigating Balloon)

Exploration in the King Country, North Island, New Zealand, II (engraving)
1061656 Exploration in the King Country, North Island, New Zealand, II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploration in the King Country, North Island)

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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.